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FAO hands over vehicles to boost disease surveillance in Virunga

Uganda, April 11 -- Efforts to reduce the risk of zoonotic disease outbreaks in the Greater Virunga Landscape have received a boost after the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (F... Read More


Farmers push for reforms to boost tea production

Uganda, April 11 -- The Uganda Tea Association (UTA) has announced a renewed push for reforms and sustainability measures aimed at reviving the country's tea industry following years of market volatil... Read More


Delayed treatment drives surge in malaria, pneumonia cases in Soroti

Uganda, April 10 -- Health workers at Soroti Regional Referral Hospital have raised alarm over a surge in malaria and pneumonia cases, warning that delayed treatment is driving severe complications an... Read More


Uganda fuel price surge squeezes transport sector as global tensions bite

Uganda, April 10 -- Rising fuel prices linked to global tensions, including the ongoing situation involving US-Israel and Iran, are squeezing Uganda's transport sector, forcing operators to absorb hig... Read More


Museveni praises late Kikuube chairperson Banura as leaders call for road safety

Uganda, April 10 -- President Museveni has praised the late Kikuube District Chairperson, Peter Banura, for advancing a pro-people development agenda, as leaders used his burial to call for stronger a... Read More


Kagina: Young innovators need support to move ideas to market

Uganda, April 10 -- Ugandan youth innovators should not be left to struggle alone but must be supported to develop and commercialise their ideas in order to reduce dependency levels, the Chairperson o... Read More


20-year-old dies after fall from Soroti main market

Uganda, April 10 -- Police in Soroti are investigating the circumstances under which a 20-year-old man fell from the third floor of Soroti main market on Wednesday evening. The incident occurred at a... Read More


Soroti University moves to promote culture through museum

Uganda, April 10 -- Soroti University is set to establish a museum as part of efforts to preserve and showcase the Teso region's rich cultural and historical heritage for future generations. Professo... Read More


Busia faces health scare after sewage flows from Kenya customs area

Uganda, April 9 -- A sewage spill from Kenya has contaminated several water sources in Busia, exposing hundreds of residents to the risk of waterborne diseases. The pollution originates from a poorly... Read More


Couple, officials fault Kayunga hospital over missing newborn

Uganda, April 9 -- A couple and authorities in Kayunga District have put Kayunga Regional Referral Hospital under scrutiny following the mysterious disappearance of a newborn baby girl from the facili... Read More