UPC wants the government to include free of charge camps of all TB related examinations and treatment as a supplement to heath outlets.
Month: March 2023
Posted inAfrica / Agriculture
Key calls at agroecology conference 2023 as AU set to invest in ecological organic agriculture initiative
Each country is asked to facilitate the implementation of adoption of standards for agroecology products and by extension facilitate trade in agroecological products.
Posted inEnvironment / World
Climate experts react to IPCC report as efforts to limit global temperature rise continue
Ilan Zugman said the IPCC report is palpable in several places in Latin America, where denialist governments have acted, in recent years, as accomplices in the expansion of fossil fuels, while Indigenous peoples and social movements have led the demand for renewable energies.
Posted inRegional Sports
NCS’s regional tours to address sports challenges
Dr. Ogwel Benard Patrick, the general-secretary of national council of sports said shs284m has been allocated for technical planning, including sports officers, district education officers for all the regions in Uganda in order to promote sport in Uganda.
Posted inNews
TRIDI refutes allegations it influences PAC’s investigations on Dr Musenero’s Covid-19 expenditures
TRIDI is the leading implementer of the Sericulture project in Uganda and envisions increased industrialization and export development through sustainable adoption of Sericulture technologies and Innovations in Uganda.
Posted inNews
Finnish and Swedish defence forces to acquire a joint range of firearms from Sako
Established in 1921, Sako has an eventful history. First created to refurbish and service firearms for the Civil Guard in Finland, Sako has played a key role in Finland’s defence and has been trusted supplier to dozens of defence departments around the world.
Posted inAfrica / Business
Africa: 10 outstanding entrepreneurs to share US$1.5m grant as ABH reaches 5th edition
Annually, 10 finalists are selected to compete in the ABH finale pitch competition that is broadcast online and across the continent.
Posted inAgriculture
CABI steps up fight against pests and diseases of papaya in Uganda
CABI has already been working on natural enemies to try and fight papaya mealy bug in Kenya under the Darwin Initiative project.
Posted inAfrica / News
African journalists win Merck Foundation Media Recognition Awards 2022
Merck Foundation, established in 2017, is primarily focused on improving access to quality and equitable healthcare solutions in under-served communities, building healthcare and scientific research capacity and empowering people in STEM with a special focus on women and youth
Posted inCulture / Education
“Resist attempts to spread vice of homosexuality,” speaker Among tells Namilyango college
“We have done our part to make a law against the vice (homosexuality) and I ask all parents to join the fight,” says speaker Among.
Posted inCulture / Letter
The Holy month of Ramadan amid socio-economic challenges
UPC calls upon the government, God-fearing and able people from all walks of life to come in and support of our Muslim brothers and sisters to fast during this holy month.
Posted inPolitics
Kampala: Inside UPC, South Africa’s POA meeting
Jimmy Akena thanked POA for “such an official visit to the party headquarters and among other issues, he reminded them that UPC, Uganda and South Africa have a far long bond relationship”.