The Uganda Virus Research Institute has started a study to investigate why the country and some of its neighbors are reporting low COVID-19 cases. The study is expected to last four years and will look at what contribution the different COVID-19 variants have played in the spread of the
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Quality Chemicals Partners With Bayer Environmental Science In Malaria Vector Control Deal
Bayer South East Africa through its Environmental Science subdivision has partnered with Quality Chemicals Limited (QCL), to distribute Fludora® Fusion, a highly efficacious indoor residual spray pesticide for malaria vector control in Uganda. The launch of Fludora® Fusion, hosted at Protea Skyz Hotel Naguru is the latest of (many previous)
Read MoreNo Contractor At Lubowa Specialized Hospital Site Despite Gov’t Giving ‘Investor’ Shs667bn – Health Ministry
Lubowa Specialized Hospital has stalled The Ministry of Health has said that Enrica Pinetti, the Lubowa International Specialized Hospital proprietor is not on-site, despite Government injecting 667 Billion Shillings in the project. This was disclosed by Engineer George Otim, an Acting Commissioner in charge of Infrastructure under the Ministry
Read MoreHealth Minister Jane Ruth Aceng (in red) appearing before Parliament’s Health Committee Government through the Ministry of Health wants an additional Shs652bn provided in the 2022/2023 budget to fight the Covid-19 pandemic, but the item remains as unfunded priority. The Minister of Health, Jane Ruth Aceng made the request while
Read MoreFast-Growing Fintech Company Digital Adverts Celebrates 1st Year with Promise on Improving Financial Inclusion
Martin Musinguzi (CEO Digital Adverts Ltd) and Min. Joyce Nabossa pose for a photo at the event Digital Adverts Ltd, one of the fastest growing fintech companies that aims at enhancing financial inclusion through making products and services available and affordable to all people, has celebrated its 1st Year Anniversary in business.
Read MorePetroleum Authority Speaks Out On Reported Air Pollution From The Tilenga Project Activities
The ongoing oil activities in Buliisa district The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) has issued a clarification about the report dust from the Tilenga oil project activities in Buliisa District. Below is a statement from PAU; The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) has noted several media reports regarding air pollution from
Read MoreEquity Group Holdings Plc Group Managing Director, and CEO Dr. James Mwangi (2nd R) and Proscovia Nabbanja (3rd L), the CEO of UNOC after signing the MoU Equity Bank Uganda and the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC), Wednesday, signed a Memorandum of Understanding, to facilitate and strengthen collaboration between the two entities in the areas
Read MoreHuawei launched its LEAP digital skills development programme on 9th April 2022. Announced at its ICT Competition Awards Ceremony, LEAP aims to help advance the ICT skills of more than 100 000 people across the Sub-Saharan Africa region within three years. LEAP which is an acronym for Leadership, Employability, Advancement
Read MoreShimoni Core PTC will be hosting UNITE as government phase out 23 Primary teachers' colleges. The Ministry of Education and Sports has set avenues through which Grade III teachers can upgrade and attain bachelor’s degree qualifications as required by the 2019 National Teacher Policy. Grade III is the lowest
Read MoreThe Civil Division of the High Court in Kampala has declined to order an injunction against ongoing procurements in the oil and gas sector. Blocking the procurement would halt the ongoing efforts to develop the infrastructure needed to get oil out of the ground. The court in a ruling
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