Celebrating Uganda Independence Day
Uganda Independence Day is observed on 4 October every year. This year marks the country’s 60th anniversary of independence from the United Kingdom. Uganda, officially the Republic of Uganda, is…
New global alliance strives to end AIDS in children by 2030
UNAIDS, UNICEF, and the World Health Organization (WHO) have entered a partnership to bridge the disparity gap in AIDS response globally and prevent new infant HIV infections. Globally, only half…
Uganda’s fight against COVID-19 receives significant push
The Ministry of Health in Uganda has received 2,800 oxygen cylinders and 48 million syringes from the World Health Organization (WHO) and Germany to support the fight against COVID-19 and…
In Africa, cities embrace clean air targets
In Kampala, one of Africa’s fastest-growing cities, a rapid rise in population is prompting growing concerns over the climate crisis and air pollution. Research shows that urbanisation is one of…
GENDER INCLUSIVE RECOVERY URGED FOR UGANDA
Uganda’s growth is expected to be between 3.5 per cent and 4.0 per cent in the fiscal year 2022 and about 5.5 per cent in 2023. Both projections are about…
NATIONAL DAY – UGANDA
Uganda’s National Day is celebrated on October 9th every year and marks the anniversary of the country’s independence from the United Kingdom in 1962. Explorer Henry Stanley discovered Uganda in…
40% OF CHILDREN IN EASTERN AND SOUTHERN AFRICA NOT IN SCHOOL
UNICEF estimates that 40 per cent of all school-aged children across Eastern and Southern Africa are currently not in school due to COVID19-induced closures and pre-pandemic levels of out of…