The Minister of Health Dr. Elioda Tumwesigye has pledged to support the scaling up of palliative care training in Uganda in order to meet the need of the country’s seriously ill, dying people and their families. “Despite major achievements, especially the work of Hospice Africa Uganda over the last …
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BLOG Amateur theatrics: An insult to Africa By Rosa Whitaker as run in THE HILL (Congress Blog) The Hill Amateur theatrics: An insult to Africa: Last week, I watched with dismay as two American diplomats w… https://t.co/LEkcL9Fu9K — Congress Blog (@congressblog) May 19, 2016 ****************************************** Last week, I watched with …
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Cover story: Billions borrowed from PTA Bank cause jitters News Analysis: Where is hope for Burundi? Feature: Unusual heat waves in Africa will soon be the norm, study says Health: Tackling TB Testing Business BATU owners to share Shs 20 bn LAST WEEK IN THE INDEPENDENT ( …
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The Kiyinda-Mityana diocese together with the Uganda Episcopal Conference and the Uganda Tourism Board have organised a faith-based walk on Sunday May 22. The walk and Martyrs Day activities will be marketed globally. Martyrs Day, to celebrate the martyrdom of Uganda’s martyrs, attracts national, regional and international visitors annually. Organisers …
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The National Resistance Movement Party candidates Rebecca Kadaga and Jacob Oulanyah were re-elected to lead parliament today. Kadaga was unopposed as Speaker while Oulanyah got 300 votes against only 115 for Mohamed Nsereko in the contest for Deputy Speaker. President Yoweri Museveni attended the session and administered the oaths to …
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Nobody should be dying of yellow fever because the disease has an extremely effective vaccine. Experts say a single dose of the medicine which has been available for over 70 years can provide 99% protection from the mosquito borne viral infection. But, by May 09, seven people had been confirmed …
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Uganda will showcase her leading role as a center for many refugees in Africa. This will be done at the United Nations (UN) World humanitarian Summit 2016. Minister General Duties in Office of the Prime Minister, Tarsis Kabwegere told the media Thursday that Uganda was chosen for its positive attitude …
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Nobody should be dying of yellow fever because the disease has an extremely effective vaccine. Experts say a single dose of the medicine which has been available for over 70 years can provide 99% protection from the mosquito borne viral infection. But, by May 09, seven people had been confirmed …
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Victory casts spotlight on effectiveness of 20-year long gender affirmative action agenda ANALYSIS: On May 02, Kamuli district woman legislator, Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga won endorsement from her party to contest for Speakership of the incoming 10th parliament. Kadaga, who has been speaker of the out-going parliament, fought a bruising battle …
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Former FDC presidential flag bearer Rtd. Col. Dr. Kizza Besigye was this morning May 18, 2016 summarily charged with treason by the Nakawa Chief Magistrates Court and remanded back to Luzira Prison. NBS Video news clip Share on: WhatsApp
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
