OPINION: WHY UGANDA MUST UNITE TO END DRUG THEFT

OPINION WHY UGANDA MUST UNITE TO END DRUG THEFT

Post Views: 1 By Martha Asinguza Drug theft in Uganda is not just a technical hiccup—it is a national challenge that undermines service delivery and puts lives at risk. When medicines meant for the public are stolen or diverted, the cost is borne by ordinary Ugandans, especially mothers and children in rural areas.Government, through the National Medical Stores (NMS), …

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OPINION:UGANDA’S RELIGIOUS LEADERS CAN CHAMPION MEDICINE ACCOUNTABILITY

OPINIONUGANDAS RELIGIOUS LEADERS CAN CHAMPION MEDICINE ACCOUNTABILITY

Post Views: 1 By Esther OlukaIn Kampala—– NMS General Manager Moses Kamabare addresses religious leaders and stakeholders in Entebbe Uganda’s churches and mosques are more than spiritual homes.They are powerful platforms of influence. In the fight against medicine theft, religious leaders have an opportunity to use that influence for the health of the nation.Despite government efforts through the National …

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MP EDAKASI URGES COLLEAGUES TO USE STOCK ALERTS TO CURB PILFERAGE

MP EDAKASI URGES COLLEAGUES TO USE STOCK ALERTS TO CURB

Post Views: 13 BY ESTER OLUKAIN KAMPALAwww.mknewslink.com——Hon. Alfred Edakasi, Member of Parliament for Kaberamaido County, has called on fellow legislators to make better use of government-issued drug stock alerts to help curb the persistent theft of medicines from public health facilities.Edakasi acknowledged that the government has invested heavily in monitoring systems, including a mechanism where MPs receive SMS notifications …

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Uganda’s Coffee Shines in Tokyo as Exports Hit $2.2 Billion

Ugandas Coffee Shines in Tokyo as Exports Hit 22 Billion

Tokyo, Japan — Uganda has made a powerful statement at Asia’s biggest coffee gathering, the SCAJ World Specialty Coffee Conference & Exhibition in Japan, positioning itself as one of the world’s fastest-rising coffee exporters and a reliable source of both Arabica and Robusta beans. Ugandan Pavilion at the EXPO The appearance comes at a time of historic performance for Uganda’s …

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Stecia Mayanja Drops Peasants Party Presidency

Stecia Mayanja Drops Peasants Party Presidency

KAMPALA– Singer Stecia Mayanja has resigned from the position of Party President for National Peasants Party (NPP) following threats by top party administration. Former NPP President, Stecia Mayanja. Stecia who has spent close to two months in this position has been facing resistance from the Party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) acusing her of entering into negotiations with rival Political Parties …

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NETA and UJA Leaders Chart New Path for Stronger Partnerships Between Traders and Journalists

NETA and UJA Leaders Chart New Path for Stronger Partnerships

By Hannah Marion NamukasaIn a move set to reshape the relationship between Uganda’s entrepreneurial community and the media, Dr. Thadeus Musoke Nagenda, Chairman of the National Entrepreneurs and Traders Association (NETA), held a constructive and forward-looking meeting with Mr. Kabuye Ronald, Spokesperson of the Uganda Journalists Association (UJA). The meeting took place at NETA’s head offices located in Yiga Chambers …

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Uganda Had a Head Start, but Singapore Soared Ahead — Nyanzi Martin Luther Critiques Nation’s Development Path

Uganda Had a Head Start but Singapore Soared Ahead —

– Media entrepreneur Nyanzi Martin Luther has sparked a national conversation after pointing out the stark development gap between Uganda and Singapore, despite Uganda having a perceived early advantage in terms of natural resources and post-independence potential. Speaking during a recent youth economic forum in Kampala, Nyanzi said, “It’s shocking that a country like Singapore, which had fewer resources and …

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