China Tightens Social Media Rules To Curb Misinformation, Mandates Expert Credentials For Influencers
China has enacted a new law regulating social media influencers, requiring them to hold verified professional qualifications before posting content…
Uganda AIDS Commission Warns Limited Lenacapavir Supply Too Small To Curb HIV Infections
Uganda AIDS Commission (UAC) has expressed concern over the meagre funding allocated for the purchase of Lenacapavir, a new injectable…
Uganda Records Sharp Drop In AIDS Deaths And New HIV Infections By 64%
Uganda AIDS Commission (UAC) has recorded a sharp fall in both AIDS-related deaths and new HIV infections. Speaking during a…
Uganda Faces Looming Vaccine Shortage As NMS Warns Of Tax-Linked Clearance Delays
National Medical Stores (NMS) has warned of a looming shortage of vaccines for children following the imposition of a 2.5…
U.S. To Roll Out HIV Prevention Drug Lenacapavir In Uganda
U.S. Department of State announced a life-saving development to bring U.S.-based Gilead Sciences’ breakthrough drug lenacapavir to market in Uganda,…
Parliament Sounds Alarm On 118% Overcrowding At Butabika National Referral Mental Hospital
Parliament has expressed concern over severe overcrowding and limited access to rehabilitation services at Butabika National Referral Mental Hospital, where…
Pharmaceutical Society Warn Harsh Penalties In Drug Bill Could Cripple Local Industry
Pharmaceutical Society of Uganda has opposed stiff penalties proposed in the National Drug and Health Products Authority Bill, 2025, warning…
Ruparelia Foundation Donates Lifesaving Equipment To Katwe Kabatoro Health Centre
The Katwe Kabatoro Community Grade III Health Centre has received a major boost following the donation of essential medical equipment…
Parliament Approves €183m Water And Sanitation Loan
Parliament has adopted a proposal to borrow €183.3 million from the Standard Chartered Bank, UK, and Shs120.4 billion from the…
Health Minister Jane Aceng Tables Bill To Transform NDA Into National Drug And Health Products Authority
Minister of Health, Dr Jane Ruth Aceng, has presented the National Drug and Health Products Authority Bill, 2025 to the…
