The Constitutional Court of Uganda Nullifies The Narcotic Drugs And Psychotropic Substances Control Act

The Constitutional Court in Kampala declared null and void the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Control Act of 2016 this morning. The decision was based on the fact that it was not passed with the required quorum in Parliament. Five Justices presided over the case including the Deputy Chief Justice Richard Buteera, Stephen Musota who has…

Questions about 240 C-Sections recorded at Arua regional hospital in just a month

At least 240 of the 560 deliveries recorded at Arua Regional Referral Hospital in April were by cesarean section. Cesarean section, or C-section, is a surgical procedure that can effectively prevent maternal and newborn mortality when used for medically indicated reasons.  Jane Francis Moria, in charge of the maternity ward, noted that some expectant mothers…