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Panic is spreading among HIV/AIDS patients in Rukungiri district as hospitals and care centres run out of antiretroviral (ARV) drugs. These drugs are essential for the treatment of HIV/AIDS. The district health officer, Dr. Mucunguzi Akansiima, has appealed to the government to increase the budget for drugs in districts based on the population. Dr. Akansiima made the appeal while addressing ...

The FUFA Executive Committee on Friday lifted the suspension on Express FC StarTimes Uganda Premier League (SUPL) matches. This was after meeting members of the Uganda Football Referees Association (UFRA) and the FUFA Referees Standing Committee (FRSC) in Mengo. The meeting was also attended by FUFA President Moses Magogo and his executive and SUPL secretariat led by league manager Paul ...

In a recent incident that unfolded in Koboko, a suspected smuggler was fatally wounded during a confrontation with the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA). The altercation occurred at about 11:15am in Saliamusala at the no man’s land along side the borders of Uganda and Democratic Republic of Congo as URA officials sought to curb illegal smuggling operations in the area. The ...

In an exclusive interview at the Élysée Palace, French President, Emmanuel Macron said there was “no justification” for the bombing, saying a ceasefire would benefit Israel. While recognizing Israel’s right to protect itself, “we do urge them to stop this bombing” in Gaza, he said. However, he also stressed that France “clearly condemns” the “terrorist” actions of Hamas. France – ...

In a recent development, Israel has revised its official death toll to 1,200, reflecting a more accurate count of the lives lost. This update comes as part of the country’s ongoing efforts to provide transparent and reliable information regarding the human cost of the conflict. The revised figure underscores the gravity of the situation and acknowledges the tragic loss of ...