The National Population and Housing Census 2024 report shows that Uganda has recorded 272,271 suicidal thoughts and attempts in the last 10 years, with children of 10 to 14 years registering the highest number of cases at 39,656. These are followed by those aged 15 to 19 registering 36,6
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
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
Rumours of ill-health have engulfed two African presidents in recent weeks, sparking contrasting responses and exposing how the wellbeing of leaders is often treated as a state secret. It started with Cameroon's President Paul Biya, 91, whose ministers denied that he was sick, insisting
On October 14, Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) shamelessly ordered the cutting of trees in the city centre occupied by breeding and roosting colony of the Cattle Egrets. Why? Some say it is to aid signalisation of the roads. The cattle keepers in Uganda would understand the criti
President Museveni said it was necessary for him to explain why he captured power because some people could easily compare him to Idi Amin.Ten days 29 years ago, President Museveni who had been in power for close
In 2023, heartbreaks had started cropping up almost every week had it not been the Ministry of Health to impose breaks on the then trending DNA tests where several laboratories had even started running adverts for the testing services.
The Stanbic Purchasing Managersâ Index indicates that businesses faced high input costs, which impacted the cost of production and profitability in September. However, despite increased costs, Stanbic noted that the private sector remained in the growth territory due to expansio
Insurance companies recorded an increase of Shs104.9b in gross written premiums in the first half of 2024. Details contained in the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) performance report indicate that the sector expanded by 12.65 percent from Shs828.9b recorded in the half year ended Ju
The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) has joined Opposition parties in opposing the Administration of Parliament (Amendment) Bill, 2024 that seeks to have the Leader of Opposition (LoP) elected by Opposition lawmakers. The NRM’s Director of Legal Affairs, Mr Enoch Barata, told
