Kampala, Uganda | Patricia Akankwatsa | On June 23, Novartis endorsed the Kigali Declaration on neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) and announced a five-year financial commitment of $250 million to fight against NTDs and malaria in conjunction with the Kigali Summit on Malaria and NTDs alongside the 26th Commonwealth Heads of Government …
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Lack of diagnostic facilities escalates the problem Kampala, Uganda | Patricia Akankwatsa | The problem of antimicrobial resistance in infectious agents has been rising, and there is global concern that in the absence of interventions to reverse these trends, the means to treat infectious diseases will be limited and out of …
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Wakiso, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Crime Intelligence team working alongside Kawempe and Nabweru police stations has arrested 12 people suspected to be part of the group that is calling head teachers in Wakiso district anonymously demanding money or else they burn their schools. Police swung into action after receiving …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | TECNO Mobile Uganda has announced the launch of its CAMON 19 series, a move that will give users a new experience with this gadget. The TECNO CAMON 19 series is designed for young fashionistas, as well as to overcome the traditional challenges associated with photography …
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Kakumiro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | An inmate from Kyabasenge prison in Kakumiro has collapsed and died while attempting to escape from lawful custody. The deceased is Henry Tumukunde, 20, a resident of Bugwara village in Nalweyo sub-county. The incident happened on Saturday afternoon, according to information obtained by URN. It …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Classes have remained under lock and key despite the government pressure on teachers to return to class or risk losing their jobs. Last week, teachers under the Uganda National Teachers Union laid down their tools to compel the government to give them equitable pay across …
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Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Catholics and Anglican church leaders have thrown their weight behind the campaign against the sale and consumption of crude waragi in Karamoja sub-region. On May 16th, 2022, police teamed up with other security agencies to enhance operations against the sale and consumption of crude alcohol, …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Speaker Anita Among has commended the Government of Cuba for its continued support towards the implementation of various development programmes in Uganda. Among made the remarks during a meeting with Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla, Cuba’s Minister of Foreign Affairs at Hotel Africana in Kampala on Sunday, 26 …
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Kumi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Rev. Charles Okunya Oode, a former priest in Kumi Diocese has been consecrated and enthroned as the first bishop of the Upper Nile Diocese under the Reformed Anglican Church. The Upper Nile Diocese comprises Acholi, Bukedi, Lango, and Teso sub-regions. He becomes the fifth bishop …
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Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Joint security forces have recovered 148 firearms from Karamojong warriors since they launched the cordon and search operations across the nine districts in Karamoja. The cordon and search operations started on May 16, 2022, after registering resistance from the armed rustlers. Michael Longole, the Karamoja …
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