National Drug Authority has warned the public against buying drugs and medicines from unlicensed drug out let’s. Briefing journalists in Kampala NDA spokesman Abiaz Rwamwiri said illegal pharmacies are on rampage selling expired drugs. “NDA appeals to the public to be vigilant and report any drug outlet that do not comply with standards as laid down in the NDA Act. ...

Although Uganda is grappling with covid pandemic, youth have decried increased cases of Hiv/Aids spread during covid season. Under their umbrella organisation, Uganda Network of Young People Living with Hiv/Aids (UNYPA), they want government to allocate resources towards Aids treatment and care services. “We would government to invest more into youth led programmes like Hiv intervention. We  acknowledge ministry of ...

Nairobi-Kenya – The African Telecommunications Union (ATU) has welcomed its 49th member state after the Republic of South Sudan was officially admitted into the Union through an announcement made in Nairobi Kenya at the ATU Headquarters. South Sudan will be joining 48 other African countries and 54 ICT companies under the ATU umbrella. As a specialized agency of the African Union in ...

Fortebet has continued to show its commitment to fighting the deadly COVID-19. This time, Fortebet went to the rescue of Jinja regional referral hospital and donated sanitizer and face masks worth over 10 million. The donation was handed over by Fortebet ambassador, Alex Muhangi together with the media manager, John Nanyumba to the hospital administration, led by the principal, David ...

In a bid to influence behaviour on road safety, African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME), with support from  Global Road Safety Partnership, will train practicing journalists in road safety reporting. Bernard Tabaire ACME official, says they are calling for applications from journalists  interested in covering road safety issues in the country to submit their interest. Asked why road safety training ...