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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Families will contribute sh15,000 to the insurance pool for each member of their household should the cabinet approve the proposed National Health Insurance Scheme bill, the Health Minister, Dr.Ruth Aceng has revealed. There have been various failed attempts by the Health Ministry to establish the national health insurance …

Ibanda, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Health experts are urging the government to initiate medical camps at health centers, staffed with teams of healthcare professionals, as a means of alleviating the daily pressures on the country’s healthcare services. This call to action came during a two-day AMDA Caravan Medical Camp …

The Uganda Heart Institute Project is expected to decrease the number of Ugandans leaving the country to receive cardiovascular treatment Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) Chief Executive Officer Sultan Al-Marshad, signed a new development loan agreement worth USD $30 million with the Minister …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In our fast-paced world, owning a vehicle has transitioned from being a luxury to becoming a necessity for many individuals and businesses alike. As the demand for cars continues to surge, making responsible and informed purchasing decisions becomes paramount. One of the most effective ways …

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Drug Authority-NDA has closed 166 illegal drug outlets in the Busoga Sub-region. The outlets lacked licenses and qualified staff to operate such facilities. NDA also impounded 241 boxes of assorted medicines valued at 80 Million Shillings. The five-day operation was carried out in …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mbale Regional Referral Hospital has received dialysis machines worth Shillings 200 million from the Health Ministry. The machines will be used to treat patients with kidney failure problems. Dr. Erick Ebono, who is set to lead the dialysis unit at Mbale Regional Referral Hospital, says …

Havana, Cuba | Xinhua |  As a new virus variant has been detected in many countries, Cuban resident Raymond Perez has fortified himself with more robust COVID-19 preventive measures. “Hygiene is essential to reduce the risk of being infected by the virus,” he said after strengthening handwashing behavior at his …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Results of the Uganda Demographic Health Survey (UDHS), conducted every five years, show that the country has not made significant progress in reducing fertility, teenage pregnancy, and child mortality, among other indicators. According to results released by the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) on …

Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Parliamentary Committee on Health has resolved to summon National Medical Stores over persistent drug stockouts in government health centers. This follows appeals to the committee from Luwero and Mpigi district leaders over drug stockouts in health centers due to failure by NMS to …

Following a recent spate of military coup d’état in West Africa, there has emerged fresh interest in military coup d’état including this one: ‘Undoing Coups. The African Union and Post-coup Intervention in Madagascar’ by Antonia Witt. BOOK | Antonia Witt | The recent wave of military coups from Sudan to Guinea, …