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1 May 2025, 10:48 am
Health minister warns district officials not to transform vaccine-distribution v…
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Minister of Health, Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng, yesterday at the National Medical Stores in Kajjansi, Wakiso district, officiated at the launch of the vaccine last-mile delivery initiative which aims at ensuring that vaccines are delivered directly…
30 April 2025, 12:15 pm
Candlelight day: Ugandans urged to eliminate HIV stigma for all
By Ronald Ssemagonja Uganda is one of the countries in Africa and globally that has made significant efforts to combat the spread of HIV/AIDS over the past 15 years. After being discovered in 1982 in Rakai District and officially recognised…
19 April 2025, 11:45 am
Reducing reliance on unhygienic menstrual materials among Ugandan girls
By Ronald Ssemagonja In 1997, the Government of Uganda rolled out the Universal Primary Education (UPE) programme with the aim of providing education for all children, and to improve access, equity, and relevance in primary education. However, over the years,…
6 April 2025, 1:23 pm
Kabaka launches 2025 birthday run with thousands, despite downpour
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Kabaka of Buganda, His Majesty Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, arrived at Mengo Palace at around 7:00 AM to send off thousands of participants in the 5-kilometre, 10-kilometre, and 21-kilometre races. The Kabaka was accompanied by his…
4 April 2025, 8:17 pm
Kabaka birthday run, leaders urge everyone to participate
By Ronald Ssemagonja As the day for the Kabaka Birthday Run approaches, leaders from various parts of the country have expressed their support for the campaign. His Royal Highness Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, the Kabaka of Buganda, has dedicated this…
1 April 2025, 8:57 pm
Leaders continue to urge Ugandans to participate in the Kabaka’s birthday…
By Ronald Ssemagonja As the day for celebrating the Kabaka’s 70th birthday on 13th April 2025 approaches, leaders in various capacities have encouraged everyone to participate in this campaign to fight HIV/AIDS. Speaking to journalists in Kawempe Division, Kampala district,…
22 March 2025, 11:43 am
Preparations for the 12th edition of Kabaka’s birthday run in high gear
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Kabaka of Buganda Kingdom, His Royal Highness Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, through the kingdom’s ministries and other partners, has organised the Kabaka Birthday Run, which will take place on 6th April 2025. The purpose of this…
18 March 2025, 12:23 pm
Has Uganda done enough to fight female genital mutilation practice?
By Ronald Ssemagonja Uganda is one of the African countries facing challenges in the fight against female genital mutilation (FGM), particularly in rural areas. The government, in collaboration with local and international organisations, has made significant strides in combating FGM.…
17 March 2025, 6:24 pm
Sweden grants $2m to UNICEF for Uganda Ebola response
By Edwin Okurmu Kisa The Government of Sweden has today announced new funding to UNICEF to support the response to the Sudan Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak in Uganda. The US$2 million contribution will be utilised by UNICEF over five…
23 February 2025, 10:57 am
Could Ssesazi’s death cause have an element of mental health or stress?
By Ronald Ssemagonja On 30th January 2025, the permanent secretary, ministry of health, Dr. Diana Atwine, warned all staff supported by United States President’s Emergency Plan for Aids Relief (PEPFAR), USAID and CDC that all their activities related to disbursement…