The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), long hailed as a pillar of global humanitarian relief, has been officially shut down, with its remaining operations absorbed into the State Department. The closure, initiated under President Donald Trump’s second term,…
In a bold leap forward for HIV prevention, a new injectable drug named Lenacapavir is reshaping the way the world approaches protection. Developed by Gilead Sciences and marketed as Sunlenca, Lenacapavir is a revolutionary treatment that requires just two injections…
The Government of Uganda, through the Ministry of Health, has officially launched the Uganda Population-Based HIV Impact Assessment (UPHIA) 2025 survey, marking a major milestone in the country’s ongoing efforts to combat HIV/AIDS and improve public health. Implemented in collaboration…
Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Sport, Arts and Culture has turned up the heat on Netball South Africa (NSA) over the unaccounted R90 million earmarked for the 2023 Netball World Cup hosted in Cape Town. During a tense parliamentary session on…
Kajjansi, March 7, 2025 – In a landmark step in the fight against malaria, Uganda has officially launched the distribution of 2.278 million doses of the malaria vaccine to 105 districts with high and moderate transmission rates. The initiative, spearheaded…
Uganda is reeling under an unrelenting heatwave, with temperatures soaring to record-breaking levels, reaching as high as 40°C in some areas. The Uganda National Meteorological Authority (UNMA) has confirmed that cities like Kampala, Jinja, and Gulu are experiencing extreme heat…
The Ugandan football community has been left in shock following the tragic and untimely death of Vipers SC striker Abubakar Lawal. The 29-year-old Nigerian footballer lost his life in a mysterious incident along Entebbe Road on Monday, leaving fans and…
Kampala, Uganda – The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has launched an investigation into the illegal importation, sale, and installation of internet streaming devices accused of violating broadcasting rights and copyright laws. This follows a formal complaint by MultiChoice Uganda Limited,…
More than 150 false killer whales have become stranded on a remote beach in Tasmania, Australia, in a devastating mass stranding event. Despite extensive rescue efforts, attempts to return the animals to the ocean have largely failed, leaving authorities and…
The Uganda Medical Association (UMA) has sounded the alarm over a series of escalating health challenges, calling for immediate government intervention to protect the country’s healthcare system. Key concerns include the devastating impact of USAID’s funding withdrawal, the ongoing Ebola…
