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Museveni Commissions First HIV, Malaria Diagnostic Factory in Sub-Saharan Africa

On Tuesday afternoon, President Yoweri Museveni officially opened Microhaem Scientifics (MHS), a cutting-edge diagnostic manufacturing plant located in Ntinda, close to Kampala. Pioneering in Sub-Saharan Africa, the diagnostic factory will…

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UGANDA’S JOURNEY TO ZERO HIV/AIDS BY 2030

Ugandans, especially youth and adolescents, have been urged to use HIV/AIDS preventive measures like the use of condoms to achieve the 2030 goal.  Dr. Musooba, the president of the Uganda…

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10-Year Jail Term for Alcohol sellers before 5 pm

According to the May 2023 WHO report, the rate of consumption in Uganda stands at 12.21 liters of alcohol per capita per year, which is much higher than the average…

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Norbert Mao Stings His Critics- Vows to Take Part In 2026 Polls

The Democratic Party (DP) President as well as the minister for justice and constitutional affairs Norbert Mao has lashed out at his critics for joining the ruling National Resistance Movement…

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33 Palestinians released on the fourth day of the truce

BY BBCThe release of 33 people means 150 Palestinians have been released since Friday – the day both sides began swapping hostages and prisoners. Fifty-one Israeli hostages, including three-year-old-twin sisters,…

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Brighton captain banned for two Premier League games after red card at Nottingham Forest

BY BBCBrighton captain Lewis Dunk will serve a two-match ban following his red card in the 3-2 win  at Nottingham Forest. The center-back was initially booked by referee Anthony Taylor on…

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Child Trafficking On The Rise Amidst Festivities

The government has called for vigilance among parents and guardians following a surge in human trafficking cases across the country. In 2009, Uganda passed the Anti-Human Trafficking Act, which criminalizes…

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Sierra Leone under curfew after prison breakout

Sierra Leone has been placed under a nationwide curfew after armed men broke into prisons, setting inmates free. Detainees from a number of “major” facilities were released on Sunday morning,…

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Oscar Pistorius granted parole and will be released from Prison 10 years After Killing Girlfriend

BY Guardian South Africa’s parole board has granted early release to Oscar Pistorius, the former athlete jailed for the 2013 murder of Reeva Steenkamp, who was his girlfriend. Pistorius shot and…

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Over 160,000 New HIV/AIDS Infection in Children and Adolescents

The Ministry of Health has raised alarm over the continued incidence of mother-to-child HIV transmission. The Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary, Diana Atwine, says that in an effort to stop…

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