The woman MP of Mityana district, Hon Joyce Bagala has advised people looking to become parents to first test for sickle cell anemia. She said if they happen to have it, they shouldn’t give birth at all. Apparently, she said that this disease is hereditary. The only way a person can know if they have it or a history of ...
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Former Ivory Coast PM Guillaume Soro Ends Self-Imposed Exile, Treading New Path In Ivorian Politics
Former Ivory Coast Prime Minister Guillaume Soro has announced his return from self-imposed exile, marking a significant development in the country’s political landscape. Soro was previously right hand man to president Alassane Ouattara but the pair fell out in 2019 with the head of state accusing him of fomenting a civilian and military insurrection. Soro, who was once a prominent ...
Read More »Somalia Could Be Admitted To The EAC This Month
East African Community (EAC) Secretary-General Peter Mathuki says Somalia could be admitted to the bloc this month. An Ordinary Heads of State Summit is scheduled for November 23-24 in Arusha, and the region’s presidents are expected to endorse Somalia’s accession. Dr Mathuki told a panel at the Africa Investment Forum in Marrakech, Morocco, on November 9 that the bloc is ...
Read More »Rukungiri: Panic Among HIV Patients As District Runs Out Of ARV Drugs
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 ...
Read More »FUFA Lifts Suspension On Express FC Matches After Assault On Referee
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 ...
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