The Director of Hoima Regional Referral Hospital, Dr. Ibrahim Bwaga has informed Parliament that within a year, 57 women died during labour with 45 of these women dying within 30minutes after arriving at the hospital due to the long distances they walk to access maternal services. He made the revelation
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Dr. Ruth Aceng , Minister of Health The Minister of Health, Dr. Ruth Aceng has defended the need for Government’s proposal to borrow US$18.09Million (UGX65,923,578,000) from the African Development Fund to finance the expansion and equipping Uganda Cancer Institute saying this will improve cancer care in Uganda and help reduce
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Ma Peixin (R), Vice President CNOOC Uganda Limited and Andrew Byakutuga Ateenyi (L), Prime Minister, Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom at the launch of the Kingfisher Bunyoro Youth Engagement As part of its corporate strategy to promote the sport talents and skills of the youths in the wider Bunyoro Community, CNOOC Uganda Limited
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Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng, the Minister for Health One of the commitments of the NRM government in its manifesto 2021-2026 was that every sub-county would have a functional Health Centre Ill with qualified staff, a well-equipped maternity ward, increased access to family planning services, antenatal care, basic obstetric care services
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Sebastian Murokozi, Manager Home loans at dfcu bank Bank has stood as a beacon of financial empowerment in Uganda, cementing its position as a development finance institution and a trusted partner for individuals and businesses. With a rich legacy rooted in supporting Ugandan aspirations, the bank continues to innovate, offering tailored
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Dr. Aminah Zawedde, the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance The price of the internet has reduced from USD 205 for one GB in FY 2021/22 to USD 35 in FY 2023/24 , the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance has said. Furthermore, the ministry says that
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Dr. Shamim Nabuuma, Founder of Chil Group Chil Group, a leader in health and hygiene innovation, has announced a new partnership with Reckitt, the company behind trusted brands; Dettol, Harpic, JIK and many others. Chil Group’s collaboration with Reckitt began in 2023 when Reckitt through its WINFUND program which it co- founded with
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Experts in oil and gas sector in a group photo at the National Content Conference Ugandans continue to take the lion's share of employment opportunities in the country's oil and gas sector, with 90% of the workforce comprising locals. This was highlighted by Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa, Minister for Energy and
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Kayoola EV buses. Government wants to produce 500,000 Electric Vehicles and Motorcycles by 2030 The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation - Office of the President has reported an average of 61% achievement in as far as implementing the 2021-2026 NRM Manifesto commitments is concerned. Dr. Cosmas Mwikirize, the Superintendent
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Peter Ogwang, Minister of State for Sports Government through the Ministry of Education and Sports has admitted that the recruitment of teachers under the World Bank funded Uganda Intergovernmental Fiscal Transfers (UglFT) Program has been ruined by corruption, bribery and nepotism practices. The revelation was made by Peter Ogwang, Minister
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