13th July 2022: In Ugandan lakes, three highly nutritious, finger-sized fishes, known locally as ‘muziri’, ‘ragoogi’ and ‘mukene’ dominate fish catches. However, their nutritional – and economic – benefits are not being realised because high post-harvest losses, caused by improper handling and processing techniques, impact quality and consumer appeal. The NutriFish project is making the most out […]
“Prevention of the next pandemic, whether a recurrence of Covid-19 or a new outbreak, will require significant investment from the Finance and Banking sector in order to minimize the negative economic and human effects,” remarked Professor Denis Byarugaba, Makerere University Professor of Microbiology and member of the Governing Council of Uganda National Academy of Sciences, […]
As part of its commitment to improving plastic waste management in the country, Plastic Recycling Industries Uganda Limited (PRI) an initiative of Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) in Uganda, has today signed a partnership deal with three community-based plastic collection, management, and recycling companies namely Yo-Waste, Ecoplastile and Asante Waste Management. The newly signed partnership will […]
Kampala, Uganda June 22, 2022—With just UGX600, 000 or USD166 investment, Stanbic customers are now able to acquire for themselves and loved ones, annual medical insurance cover of up to UGX20million—this, courtesy of Stanbic MediProtect, a joint offer by the bank and Prudential Uganda. MediProtect has no age-limit and is available to all Stanbic Uganda […]
6th June 2022 Kampala – Dr. Dismas Bwesigye, an Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapist and psychotherapist at the National Mental Referral Hospital, Butabika, enlightened KCB staff on mental health in efforts to help them improve their performance at work and personal lives. This was during a mental health webinar hosted by KCB Bank […]
DAVOS, Switzerland, May 30, 2022 — Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) has launched ‘An Accord for a Healthier World.’ This groundbreaking initiative aims to provide all of Pfizer’s patented, high-quality medicines and vaccines available in the U.S. or the European Union on a not-for-profit basis to 1.2 billion people in 45 lower-income countries. The Accord seeks […]
Dr. Sabrina, Dr. Sabrina Kitaka, a senior pediatrician says that milk as a beverage taken correctly is considered as a beneficial product for growing children and teenagers. Milk contains the daily required sources of water, proteins, calcium, vitamin A, vitamin B, and vitamin D which are much needed for growth, as well as strengthening teeth […]
Dr. Joseph Kobusheshe, Background In this second article of my series on environment and social aspects related to oil and gas developments in Uganda, I specifically address the concerns relating to Green House Gas (GHG) emissions from Uganda’s oil and gas projects. Using facts and published statistics, I point out the glaring gaps and double […]
Kampala – 28th March 2022: In partnership with Uganda Blood Transfusion Services (UTBS), Airtel Uganda, the Smartphone Network with the widest 4G coverage in Uganda, has rallied the public to take part in the 12-Day blood donation drive campaign aimed at reducing blood shortages in health facilities. The 12-day blood donation drive commenced on 15th […]
KAMPALA/COPENHAGEN/NEW YORK, 10 February 2022 – UNICEF is deploying 457 high-performance tents to support school reopening in flood-affected districts in Uganda, marking the first time the newly innovated tents are rolled out in an emergency. The unique 72 square metre tents – which can be easily transported and reused – include ventilation systems and elevated […]
Nairobi, 31st January 2022 Equity Afia has opened 6 additional medical centres in Ruai, Kariobangi, Lavington, Umoja, Kerugoya and Nanyuki as part of efforts to increase access to quality and affordable healthcare services in Kenya. The additional medical centres have been opened in line with Equity Afia’s goal to ensure the sustained improvement of the health and well-being of Kenyans […]
KAMPALA – 22 December 2021– The Danish Government has donated a total of 742,000 vaccine doses to the Ministry of Health to assist Uganda in its fight against COVID-19. A shipment of 258,000 Oxford-AstraZeneca doses arrived on 14 December 2021, with an additional shipment of 484,000 Moderna doses scheduled for arrival on 30 December. Both […]
Kristalina Georgieva and Félix Tshisekedi, KINSHASA – Africa contributes almost nothing to global warming. Its 1.4 billion people – around 17% of the global population – are responsible for less than 3% of the world’s total greenhouse-gas emissions. Moreover, data suggest that the forests of the Congo River Basin alone absorb 3% of global carbon-dioxide emissions every year Nonetheless, Africa finds […]