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…

“Food & Nutrition security should be safeguarded”- Mariam Akiror on FY2023/24 Budget

By Julius Mugaga Tukacungurwa/Umoja Standard. Kampala, Uganda: Addressing at the CSOs joint press conference aimed at…