The survey by Twaweza shows that there are major gaps in emergency medical services in Uganda. Only 5% of Ugandans are aware of a toll-free number to call in case of a medical emergency, and even fewer know of an ambulance that they can call to their village. The majority of people who experience an…
Richard Olanya, a resident of Kanyagoga in Bardege-Layibi division, Gulu City, has become a local hero by taking the lead in managing organic waste and combating environmental pollution. His pioneering solution involves breeding black soldier fly larvae (BSFL), which efficiently convert organic waste into edible biomass rich in essential nutrients. Equipped with a Diploma in…
Nearly one in three people around the world still cook their meals over open fires or on basic stoves, resulting in significant damage to health, living standards, and gender equality. Today, 2.3 billion people rely on charcoal, firewood, coal, agricultural waste, and animal dung as fuel to prepare meals, causing them to breathe in harmful…
The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) is set to start collecting data for the community profiling module under the Parish Development Model (PDM) program in the Acholi subregion. The exercise will focus on collecting data on available services in all the Parishes across the subregion, such as health facilities, infrastructures, schools, and water sources. This…
Dr. Yusuf Baseke, the long-serving District Health Officer of Kasese district, retired on Tuesday after 10 years of service. During his tenure, the district witnessed notable progress in establishing health facilities, with the number increasing from 87 in 2017 to 144 by the time of his retirement Dr. Baseke credited his success to effective teamwork…
The National Information Technology Authority Uganda (NITA-U) has unveiled a game-changing move to cut the cost of internet bandwidth in the country by 50%. The price reduction brings the cost down from 254,000 Shillings (USD 70) to 127,000 Shillings (USD 35) per megabyte, per second, per month. Initially established in 2013 to cater primarily to…
Gulu University’s Department of Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Studies-PharmBiotec is set to introduce plant propagation into the syllabus for students studying traditional and herbal medicine. The department of PharmBiotec, established in 2017, aims to equip herbalists, traditional knowledge holders, and healers with the necessary skills to extract, standardize, and administer high-quality and hygienic herbs. Under the…
Prosper Ukachi, a visionary from Abuja, Nigeria, is changing perceptions about water conservation with his groundbreaking app concept, BlueHub. The app recently received recognition in the Xylem Ignite Global Student Innovation Challenge, marking a significant achievement for Prosper and his collaborator, Gabriel Portas from Spain. BlueHub is a prototype phone app that encourages individuals to…
The government of Uganda has deployed 1,901 medical interns to 58 internship centers across the country. The interns, who have been waiting since April, are expected to report to their respective centers by Thursday, August 4. In a notice released on Friday, Dr. Henry Mwebesa, the Director General of Health Services, said that the interns…
A recent study conducted by The Union has revealed that barriers persist in accessing tuberculosis (TB) preventive treatment in Uganda, even though many people living with HIV have high coverage. The ‘Evaluation of Adherence, Completion, Events for Tuberculosis Preventive Treatment (ACE TPT)’ study aims to identify ways to improve TB preventive treatment for people living…