With the country gripped by election fever, organisers and police say they plan to ensure the event remains a cultural rather than a partisan affair.Security forces and Buganda Kingdom officials have issued a warning ahead of the annual "Enkuuka" New Year’s Eve festival, declaring that p
Winnie Byanyima Warns ‘AIDS is Not Over’, Cautions Against InactionUNAIDS Executive Director Winnie ByanyimaBrasilia, Brazil — UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima has issued a stark warning that the global fight against HIV/AIDS is at a critical juncture, cautioning that
As Ugandans prepare to celebrate Christmas and usher in the New Year, the Uganda Aids Commission (UAC) has issued a warning against reckless behaviours, saying it could reverse gains made in the fight against HIV/Aids.The UAC Director General, Dr Nelson Musoba, cautioned that while the fes
As Mityana District prepares for the next parliamentary elections, a strong case is emerging for Judith Nabakooba to reclaim her position as Woman Member of Parliament. Her track record in public service, spanning law enforcement, legislative leadership, ministerial reforms, and community
Shocking details emerge as police investigate ritual murder claims against a traditional healer; forensic teams unearth mutilated remains of children.Horror grips Mpigi village after security forces find concealed skulls and graves at a businessman’s property, linked to years of missing
The State House medical team is carrying out a major health outreach at Kasensero Landing Site.Stationed at Muyomba Gardens, Kyotera District, the State House’s health camp is reaching out to hundreds of residents from both the mainland and Kasensero Island. The camp, which started yeste
Twenty-five years ago, South Africans battled for ARVs to keep people alive. Now the focus has shifted to medicines that can prevent HIV altogether. Health Beat looks how the story has evolvedSouth Africa has successfully registered twice-a-year anti-HIV jab, lenacapavir.This World
Malawi yesterday launched Lenacapavir, a twice-yearly injectable HIV prevention medicine amid reflections on whether the country can sustainably finance emerging technologies in the face of waning donor support.Pharmacy and Medicines Regulatory Authority (PMRA) and National Aids Commission
The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Anita Among, this morning led the nation in commemorating World AIDS Day with a symbolic candle-lighting ceremony held at Parliament.The act, simple yet deeply meaningful, honoured the millions of lives lost to HIV/AIDS and reaffirmed Uganda’s commitme
As the world marked World AIDS Day, the Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, Dr. Samuel Steven Kaziimba Mugalu, called on women to actively involve men in the fight against HIV/AIDS, saying their participation is crucial in shaping the nation’s response.Speaking at the Mothers’ Union he
