More than 80 percent of women seeking treatment for breast cancer in Uganda are diagnosed at a late stage of the disease. According to Global Cancer Statistics 2022, breast cancer accounts for about 23.3 percent of all cancers in women, making it the second most common cancer among women in
While travelling recently, I drank watermelon juice that I believe was bad because it caused my face to swell, itch, and made it difficult to breathe for the first time in my life. HK Dear HK It seems like you are experiencing symptoms of oral allergy syndrome, which typically affect
Mobile phone subscribers in Uganda are now spending an average of Shs13,365 per month on mobile phone services, according to a report by Uganda Communications Commission (UCC). The report, which reviews the quarterly performance of the telecommunication sector, indicates that the average
Authorities in Kigezi have said cases of tuberculosis (TB) are still high in the sub-region despite several interventions by the government and development partners to contain the disease. The authorities highlight poor health-seeking behaviour, poor living conditions, alcoholism and cul
President Museveni has once again told teachers of humanities that their salaries won't be enhanced soon as they continue investing funds in the countryâs priority areas like infrastructure. Addressing hundreds of teachers during a belated 2024 World Teachersâ Day celebrations
James Bright has been a long-distance driver since 1997. Over time, he has observed that neglecting unusual sounds in a car is one of the poor car maintenance habits that gradually reduce the lifespan of the vehicle. "An unusual sound, even if the car is still moving, could end up causin
The number of people who died in traffic incidents in Uganda rose by more than 10 percent in the past decade, despite global road traffic deaths falling by five percent per the World Health Organisation (WHO). Uganda Police Force statistics attributed nearly 45 percent of deaths caused b
Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has rolled out new income tax compliance measures that will require businesses with an annual turnover of Shs500m and above to submit audited financial statements, together with their tax returns. The submitted documents, according to URA guidelines, will h
They advise Ubos to revisit its data collection methodologies to account for the challenges faced by people with disabilities, such as underreporting and lack of access to services. People with disabilities (PWDs) in Uganda have rejected the recent data released by the Uganda Bureau of S
The country’s economic performance got a positive nod in the second quarter of the year, between April and June 2024, expanding by 6.6 percent, despite predictions by analysts that recovery was likely to nosedive, at the start of the year. The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Fin
