HEALTH: The burden of Vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs) and associated outbreaks remain a major threat to populations…
Category: Health
WHO updates its working definitions & tracking system for SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern & variants of interest
By Metedeo Iceta. World Health Organization (WHO) has updated its tracking system and working definitions for…
SheVax+ project sprouts livestock value chain amongst Women in Ssembabule with sustainability indicators
By Julius Mugaga Tukacungurwa/Umoja Standard. Kampala, Uganda: Speaking to Umoja Standard after the Livestock Vaccine Innovation Fund National Stakeholders…
Stakeholders in ‘ARUA’ cluster intensify research on Non Communicable Diseases as burden projects high in Sub Saharan Africa
By Julius Mugaga Tukacungurwa/ Umoja Standard. Mulago, Uganda: While speaking at Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) Symposium 2023,…
WHO launches policy on preventing & addressing sexual misconduct
By Metedeo Iceta. HEALTH: The World Health Organization today launched its Policy on Preventing and addressing…
‘Multi-sectoral approach’- key in improving nutrition amongst Ugandans
By Julius Mugaga Tukacungurwa/Umoja Standard. Kampala, Uganda: Findings indicate that Uganda registers high level of malnutrition…
SAD as NUP’s Lawyer Anthony Wameli dies
Kampala, Uganda: Anthony Wameli- the Uganda’sleading Opposition National Unity platform (NUP) Party Lawyer, has passes on…
EXCLUSIVE: “I’ll revitalize Federation of Internees (FUMI) when elected President”. Dr. David Mugyema
By Julius Mugaga Tukacungurwa/Umoja Standard. HEALTH: As elections for Federation of Medical Internees (FUMI) draw closer,…
JUST IN: Missing doctor attached to Mulago found
Kampala, Uganda: Dr. Winfred Nakanjako attached to Mulago hospital has been found after news had reported…
MP Ssegirinya’s hospital completely closes
Kawempe, Uganda: Residents of Kawempe particularly (Kawempe North constituency) in Kampala, Uganda are disappointed by the…