The government is going to take over the COVID-19 testing for all passengers arriving at Entebbe International Airport, according to a cabinet decision. The health ministry had accredited three laboratories to carry out testing at the Airport. The three; Test and Fly, Safari and Same Day laboratories were charging USD
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Qualicel bus Terminal one of the busiest city arcades Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has turned a proposal by Mildmay Uganda Hospital to conduct routine COVID-19 screening for the business community in arcades. On August 11th, 2021, Dr. Yvonne Karamagi, the Director of Medical Services Mildmay Uganda Hospital wrote to the
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Dr. Stephen Watiti in the Middle swears in as the new chairperson of Mbale Hospital board Ministry of Health is considering constructing a second Regional Referral Hospital in Eastern Region to ease the pressure on Mbale Regional Referral Hospital. The Health State Minister in Charge of Primary Health Care, Hanifa
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Wilson Dhabangi By Henry Mutebe Friends, This is my favourate photo while we were on the flight to Nairobi with the good old man Wilson Dhabangi. I will tell you why. Even after we had gone through security and boarded the plane, in what I will admit was an extremely
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By Denis Jjuuko There was a recent debate on Twitter on the cost of houses in Kampala. The argument was that houses were cheaper in some parts of north America and western Europe than in dingy Kampala and Wakiso. A four bedroom flat in Mbuya goes for Shs650m or US$185,000.
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Raphael Magyezi, the Local Government Minister Government is set to purchase vehicles for mayors of 10 new cities and eight new districts chairpersons. This was disclosed by the Minister of Local Government, Raphael Magyezi while appearing before the Public service and Local Government committee of parliament chaired Godfrey Onzima. Each vehicle will cost Shs200m. Magyezi
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Stanbic Bank Uganda’s Maternal Health Campaign dubbed “Every Mother Counts” has received a big boost from Rotary International, Serve to Change Lives and other partners through a new programme. The multi-partner Maternal, and Child Health (MCH) programme is dubbed “saving mothers and children together” comes to reinforce the attainment of
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The Uganda Human Rights Commission has called for the establishment of free internet access facilities in all districts of Uganda. The call comes as Uganda prepares to join the world to commemorate the International Day for Universal Access to Information on September 28, under the theme: The Right to Know:
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By Ali Ssekatawa With the lifting of most COVID-19 restrictions in the country and globally, there is increased activity in Uganda’s oil and gas sector. The land acquisition process has progressed significantly following the conclusion of the key petroleum agreements in April 2021 that propelled the sector into the development
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Bolt Uganda has added a 12-hour time cap for drivers on the ride-hailing platform. The working time limit is in place to ensure that drivers arrive for trips energized and rejuvenated. The restriction on the number of hours also allows drivers to prioritize other engagements such as family needs, recreational,
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