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…
The She Gladiators, Uganda’s national women’s Kabaddi team, are preparing for their debut at the 2025 Women’s Kabaddi World Cup in Rajgir, Bihar, India, in March. The team arrived at their training camp on January 28, 2025, and is currently…
KAMPALA, Uganda – The Ministry of Health has confirmed an outbreak of Sudan Ebola Virus Disease (SUDV) in Kampala, marking the eighth such outbreak in Uganda. This confirmation follows laboratory testing by three national reference laboratories: the Central Public Health…
Entebbe, Uganda – A Turkish Airlines flight bound for Istanbul was forced to return to Entebbe International Airport on Sunday, January 26, 2025, after a safety precaution was triggered mid-air, necessitating immediate action by the crew. Flight TK612, an Airbus…
Bukedea, Uganda – Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to prioritizing public healthcare to enhance service delivery. During the launch of a free medical camp in Bukedea Comprehensive School, organized by the Ministry of Health in…
