Health experts warn on the use of herbs for treatment Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | Health experts have warned against the use of herbal medicines in treating Tuberculosis (TB) which they say has contributed to the rise of Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) cases in the country. While speaking at a media …
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Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | UAP Life Umbrella Retirements benefits scheme held a hybrid Annual General Meeting on 16th June 2024 where they declared 12.7% interest. The annual general meeting was opened by Ramlah Nantongo, on behalf of the scheme Trustee, KCB Bank who welcomed the online and the physical …
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CTI Foundation launches in Uganda Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | In a stride towards combating sickle cell disease (SCD) in Uganda, the CTI Foundation on May 23 made its debut in the country, bringing renewed hope for individuals affected by this hereditary blood disorder. Speaking about the launch, CTI Global …
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There’s a need to raise awareness about the disease because it is a common underdiagnosed disease that kills women silently Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | Faith Mulungi, a 32-year-old journalist, actress and content creator, has been living with endometriosis a disease in which tissue similar to the lining of the …
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Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | For a population of 45 million people, only a total number of 388,966 (Exclusive of Health Insurance) life policies were taken up in 2021 as per the IRA report. This equates to only 0.86 policies which reflects the low penetration of life insurance in Uganda. …
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UNAIDS says it will hurt fight against HIV/AIDs if it becomes law Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) has said that the Anti-homosexuality Bill that parliament passed on May 02 will undermine Uganda’s efforts to end AIDS by 2030 if signed into law. UNAIDS …
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Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | Goldstone Enterprise Consulting & Training Ltd, a consulting firm in Uganda, hosted a three-day Investment Readiness Training from May 3-5, 2023 at the 8 Winx Hotel in Ntinda. The training was designed to empower entrepreneurs with the tools and strategies needed to attract investment and …
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Pallisa, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | Activista in Pallisa district launched a campaign aimed at promoting and greening Pallisa town and other neighbourhoods. The Activista network is a global youth movement under ActionAid that focuses on capacity building and national campaigns on injustice. Their slogan of up with justice, down with …
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Abbott and CERI join forces in the hunt for the next global viral threats caused by climate change Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | Africa is one of the most vulnerable continents to the impacts of climate change. The rise in temperatures, changes in rainfall patterns, and extreme weather events …
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Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | UAP Old Mutual Group walked away with 9 awards at the just concluded Uganda Insurers Association (UIA) awards held on April 27th at Hotel Africana. UAP won awards in the categories of; Best New Agent to Rashid Kizito. 3rd runner up Highest Premium written …
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