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Novartis malaria treatment Coartem(R) Baby receives WHO prequalification

Singapore, April 26 -- Novartis has announced that the World Health Organization (WHO) has prequalified Coartem(R) (artemether-lumefantrine) Baby, the first and only antimalarial developed specificall... Read More


Pope Leo XIV's African mission champions peace and human dignity

Uganda, April 26 -- "I am the good shepherd"- John 10:11-18.  Following this declaration by Jesus Christ, Christians celebrate the fourth Sunday after Easter, as the Good Shepherd Sunday. They i... Read More


No surprises, no sleeping bags: Why camping is not my birthday plan

Uganda, April 26 -- It is that time of year again, brethren, where I contemplate what to request for my birthday. You see, at this age my good husband and I do not surprise each other. Birthday gifts ... Read More


Fort Portal pushes for stronger laws to restore city's clean image

Uganda, April 26 -- Fort Portal City has launched a renewed campaign to restore its reputation as one of Uganda's cleanest urban centers, as leaders move to tackle growing concerns over poor waste man... Read More


Bugisu leaders push for Chinese lessons to bridge language gap

Uganda, April 26 -- Leaders in Bugisu sub-region are calling for the inclusion of Chinese language teaching in schools to solve the language barrier between Chinese investors and locals. The leaders ... Read More


Experts push for cross-border trading of t-bills, bonds

Uganda, April 26 -- Trading experts have moved to fast-track cross-border trading of government securities across East Africa, with Uganda's Capital Markets Authority urging Partner States to align wi... Read More


Bujagali Energy Limited hailed for maintaining operational standards

Uganda, April 26 -- The Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) has commended Bujagali Energy Limited (BEL) in Buikwe district for upholding high operational standards and growth in the energy sector. ... Read More


Mother hacks two children before taking own life

Uganda, April 26 -- A mother in Butaleja has hacked her two children, leaving them with critical injuries, before taking her own life by ingesting poison. The deceased has been identified as 32-year-... Read More


Soroti city steps up efforts as 220 new HIV infections are registered

Uganda, April 26 -- The Soroti city health department has stepped up awareness campaigns as 220 new cases of HIV are registered in the area within a year. Soroti city health officer, Dr Alfred Anyong... Read More


Practitioners push for law to severely punish HR impostors

Uganda, April 26 -- Once apprehended, an individual practising human resource management in Uganda using counterfeit qualifications could face up to two years in jail or pay a fine of Shs20m, the Huma... Read More