Measles has killed nearly 5,000 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo in 2019, authorities said, after the disease spread to all the provinces in the country. Close to a quarter of a million people have been infected this year alone. The World Health Organization (WHO) says this is the
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Kingdom Kampala Mall that was recently opened is beginning to attract top tenants, with Sekanyolya Systems Ltd, a company dealing in Property Security business activities being the latest. The grand opening of the branch took place today and was graced by Kingdom Kampala Mall owner, Sudhir Ruparelia and Buganda Kingdom
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By Dr. Kirunji Arthur Last week, the media was awash with a headline that took many by surprise; "MINISTRY OF HEALTH PS ATWINE ARRESTED FOR MISUSE OF SHS6BN". To many who know Dr. Diana and her committed and unwavering stand against corruption, this was a big shock. To me as
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The Minister for Health, Dr. Jane Aceng (pictured) has warned both private and government health facilities against selling donated blood to patients, reiterating that Government declared blood free of charge in the country. The Minister was responding to questions raised by Aruu County MP, Odonga Otto tasking the Ministry to
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A convicted internet fraudster has been placed under investigation in Nigeria for allegedly masterminding a "mega scam" from a maximum-security prison worth at least $1m (Shs3.86bn), BBC reports. Anti-corruption officials said Hope Olusegun Aroke (pictured) used a "network of accomplices" for the fraud. He was arrested in 2012 and has
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Medical graduates will have to sit for a special national exam before they are off loaded to the public in a move aimed at guaranteeing safety of patients in the country if Government plan is implemented. The revelation was made yesterday during a meeting held between Parliament’s Health Committee and
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It is not enough for business to simply stick to the fundamental products and services they have always offered. In the digital age it's disrupt or die. According to the IDC, digital transformation is essential for an organisation to adapt quickly to changing markets. Business opportunities are fleeting, the IDC
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It might look authentic, and even perform as if it was original, but your communication device could well be counterfeit. And if it is counterfeit or fake, its days are numbered because Uganda Communications Commission has undertaken measures to block counterfeit phones. A counterfeit communications device is a mobile phone,
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Although there is plethora of pickup trucks on the market, the Mazda BT-50 has proved to be one of the leaders in the heavy-duty Ute class due to its capabilities. Aside from the unique body and stylish interior, it’s built with the latest technology. According to Patrick Kajuma, the Brand Manager Mazda BT-50,
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East Africa and the Indian Ocean have witnessed substantial discoveries of oil and gas in the last decade, but the full potential of the region has yet to be realised. At this year’s Africa Oil Week (Africa-OilWeek.com) event there was a big focus on the region and its growing importance.
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