U.S. Provides $25 Million in Refugee Aid to Uganda Amid Growing Humanitarian Needs

The United States is providing more than $25 million (about 95.3 billion shillings) in refugee and food security assistance to Uganda. The aid, which forms part of the US government’s commitments, is being channeled through its foreign development agency, USAID, and the Department of State. “This additional funding to WFP and UNHCR will support the…

Nnabagereka Urges Increased Investment in Healthcare and Education

The Queen of Buganda Kingdom, Lady Sylvia Nagginda, has been a strong advocate for increased investment in healthcare and education, arguing that these sectors are crucial for the kingdom’s development. Despite the national budget for 2023/24 increasing to Shillings 52 trillion, with a focus on development, there were reductions in funding for health and education.…

New Study Links Sedentary Computer Use to Erectile Dysfunction in Men

Recent findings published in Andrology shed light on the potential impact of sedentary leisure activities, particularly computer usage, on men’s risk of erectile dysfunction. Previous research has identified genetic variants associated with sedentary behaviors like watching television, using computers, and driving for leisure. In this latest analysis, focusing on more than 200,000 men, it was…

Uganda’s Constitutional Court Upholds Anti-Homosexuality Act Citing Protection of Vulnerable Individuals

In a landmark decision, the Constitutional Court in Kampala has upheld the Anti-Homosexuality Act, citing its primary aim to safeguard children and vulnerable members of society. “We decline to nullify the Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023 in its entirety neither would we grant a permanent injunction against its enforcement,” said Deputy Chief Justice Richard Buteera.” We respectfully do not…

Mass Yellow Fever Vaccination Campaign to Target 145,000 Residents in Luwero District

The Luwero District Health Department is gearing up to launch a mass vaccination campaign against yellow fever. The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with various partners, has scheduled the initiative to cover 53 districts, including Luwero, starting from Tuesday, April 2nd to 8th. The goal is to eliminate yellow fever from Uganda. The vaccination drive…

Activists Advocate for Gov’t Recognition of Autism Day

On April 2nd, as the Autism Society of Uganda marked World Autism Day, it highlighted the pressing need for increased government support and awareness about autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Dorothy Nambi, the society’s Executive Director, expressed concern over the government’s lack of emphasis on World Autism Day and urged for its official recognition and commemoration…