Religious Leaders asked to Encourage People Seek Medical Treatment when Sick

Religious Leaders asked to Encourage People Seek Medical Treatment when

Mukono– The Ministry of Health has raised concern over dangerous beliefs and misleading teachings by some religious groups that discourage people from seeking medical treatment, leading many to avoid hospitals and, in some cases, resulting in preventable deaths. This was revealed by Dr. Silver Kasozi from the Ministry of Health during a stakeholders’ engagement attended by various leaders, including religious …

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Suspected Ebola patient isolated at Hoima hospital

Suspected Ebola patient isolated at Hoima hospital

A 50-year-old man has been isolated at Hoima regional referral hospital after presenting with Ebola-like symptoms, health authorities have confirmed.The patient, a resident of Runga landing site on the shores of Lake Albert in Kiganja sub-county, Hoima district, reportedly sought medical attention after developing a severe headache.According to Hoima acting district health officer Dr Lawrence Tumusiime, the patient later developed …

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PLU Endorses Tayebwa for Deputy Speaker

PLU Endorses Tayebwa for Deputy Speaker

Kampala– The head of Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has announced that they will be supporting Hon. Thomas Tayebwa on position of Deputy Speaker in the 12th Parliament. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa “On the issue of Deputy Speaker, after getting guidance from the Commander-in-Chief, all PLU MPs and PLU leaning MPs will support Rt.Honourable @Thomas_Tayebwa for that position. Congratulations …

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Dr. Smith Kiiza Calls for Professionalism in Parliamentary Leadership, endorses Hon. Otto Edward Makmot for Deputy Speaker

Dr Smith Kiiza Calls for Professionalism in Parliamentary Leadership endorses

Dr. Smith Dr. Smith Kiiza has emphasized the importance of professionalism and constitutional discipline in Uganda’s parliamentary leadership while endorsing Hon. Otto Edward Makmot for Deputy Speaker. × In a statement released to members of the legal and academic community, Dr. Kiiza said Parliament requires leaders with legal knowledge, integrity, and administrative competence. “Strong parliamentary institutions are built on discipline, …

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Hon Otto Edward Makmot the Member of Parliament, Agago County joins Deputy Speakership race, who is he?

Hon Otto Edward Makmot the Member of Parliament Agago County

× EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR THE POSITION OF DEPUTY SPEAKER. Dear Colleagues Members of the 12th Parliament of Uganda. I congratulate you all upon being sworn in as Members of the 12th Parliament. I humbly express my interest in serving as the Deputy Speaker of the 12th Parliament. With my hybrid experience in law, leadership, parliamentary affairs, and international service, …

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Among’s last supper and Muhoozi’s finest hour

Amongs last supper and Muhoozis finest hour

Muhoozi (L) and Anita Among in Bukedea. Courtesy photoWe are living through history.It began with the Monitor newspaper headline about Rolls Royce. Then came the tweet about the Rolls Royce. After that followed the events at Kololo, the security searches of Annet Anita Among’s properties, and finally A3’s withdrawal from the speaker race. There is no better description for this sequence …

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Two killed, one injured in Kampala–Gulu highway crash

Six killed as speeding vehicle ploughs into worshippers in Sheema

Two people were killed while another sustained serious injuries following a road crash at Namasa village in Nakasongola district along the Kampala–Gulu highway.The deceased were identified as 17-year-old Emirina Bukirwa and an adult male identified only as James, both of whom were pronounced dead at the scene.According to Savannah regional police spokesperson Sam Twiineamazima, preliminary investigations indicate that the crash …

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