August 20, 2024

Absenteeism among senior health workers in Uganda’s public health facilities is emerging as a growing concern, with serious implications for the quality of healthcare delivery across the country. This issue was brought into sharp focus during a recent spot check at Kakuuto Health Centre IV by Dr. Diana Atwine, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of …

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The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has granted a tax amnesty, waiving interest and penalties accrued by 117,000 taxpayers. This follows the announcement of a tax relief program by the URA, aimed at easing the financial burden on businesses and individuals who have struggled to meet their tax obligations. According to Sarah Chelangat, the Commissioner for …

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Winnie Byanyima, the Executive Director of UNAIDS, has issued an urgent call for action in response to the alarming spread of a new Mpox variant, which is hitting vulnerable communities hardest. Byanyima, who has been at the forefront of global health advocacy, stressed the dire need for vaccine manufacturers to ramp up production and for …

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Robinah Nabbanja , the Prime Minister of Uganda, has arrived in Italy for a working visit aimed at strengthening cooperation between Uganda and Italy on various development initiatives. On arrival at Bologna International Airport, Prime Minister Nabbanja was warmly received by AmbassadorElizabeth Paula Napeyok. “I am delighted to be in Italy, and I look forward …

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