Namayingo gold rush turns deadly as unsafe pits kill four monthly
At least four people die monthly in gold mining accidents in Namayingo District, Eastern Uganda as an unregulated rush for the precious minerals draws unemployed youth in...
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5 major complication risks patients should understand before undergoing general anesthesia for surgery
Nakimuli’s death has renewed focus on the key medical risks patients face during and after surgery, even in procedures considered routine.Nakimuli’s death has raised...
Kassanda Teen Dies During Emergency Transfer as Police Probe Suspected Unsafe Medical Procedure
An 18-year-old apprentice hairdresser from Kassanda District has died while being rushed for advanced medical care after being found in critical condition at a private cl...
24 students arrested after police officer injured in Koboko school fight
Koboko, Uganda: Police in Koboko District have arrested 24 students following a violent clash between learners of Daystar Secondary School and Nyarilo Secondary School th...
Appeal launched after Ugandan dies alone in Germany
Ugandan man has been found dead in Frankfurt, prompting diaspora groups to urgently search for his family and call for stronger support networks abroad.A Ugandan man, Isr...
SUDAN: US Diplomat Condemns Deadly Drone Strike on Wedding Ceremony
U.S Senior Advisor for Arab and African Affairs Massad BoulosThe United States has strongly condemned a drone strike on a wedding celebration in Kutum, North Darfur, that...
Parliament seeks Shs5 billion for health insurance for MPs aged 75 and above; Ssemujju says funds should be invested in Mulago to benefit all Ugandans
Parliament is pushing for an additional Shs5 billion in the next financial year to expand medical insurance for older lawmakers, a move that has sparked debate both insid...
Mbarara Police Arrest Over 15 in Kisenyi Drug Crackdown
Targeted operation in crime hotspot recovers narcotics as police link drug dens to rising urban insecurity.Police in Mbarara have arrested more than 15 suspects in a targ...
BREAKING: Burundi Minister Gabby Bugaga Found Dead in Vehicle
Burundi’s Minister of Communication, Gabby Bugaga, has been found dead inside his vehicle in a palm plantation in Kivoga, in an incident now under investigation.Authori...
Uganda plunged into nationwide darkness after major grid collapse
KAMPALA — Uganda was thrust into a total blackout Sunday morning after a sudden failure in the national electricity grid, according to the state-run transmission utilit...