Health Personnel who managed COVID-19 were deployed to manage Ebola cases this year. Christabel Abewe, the Technical Officer for Health Financing at the WHO Uganda office says Uganda is now producing more health workers in some cadres than the domestic health system can absorb, while shortages persist in others. Kampala, Uganda | URN | The World Health Organization’s decision to remove Uganda from its list of countries facing severe health worker shortages has attracted mixed reactions, with stakeholders divided over the opportunities and risks that come with exporting Ugandan health professionals. The WHO’s Health Workforce Support and Safeguards List, updated every…
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Kampala, Uganda | ENTEBBENEWS.NET | NCBA Bank Uganda has partnered with MAC East Africa to provide financing for schools seeking to acquire buses, easing the upfront capital burden associated with learner transportation. The School Bus Financing Partnership was launched at Protea Hotel Kampala recently under the theme “Driving the Future of Our Schools”. It brings together NCBA’s financial services and MAC East Africa’s automotive expertise in a package covering vehicle acquisition and after sales support. Under the arrangement, eligible schools can access financing of up to 100% of the cost of a school bus, with repayment periods extending to 72…
Most Reverend, Archbishop Dr Samuel Kazimba Mugalu launches the 50th anniversary of St Janani Luwum Kitgum, Uganda | URN | The local organising committee for the 50th anniversary of St Janani Luwum has asked Archbishop Stephen Kazimba Mugalu to mobilise government and other partners to develop the martyr’s memorial site in Kitgum, including construction of a prayer arena. Can. Gladys Oyat, chairperson of the local organising committee, appealed during Archbishop Kazimba’s farewell visit to Kitgum Diocese on Saturday, saying development of the site should form part of his legacy before his retirement in 2027. Oyat said the prayer arena…
Kampala, Uganda | ENTEBBENEWS.NET | NCBA Bank Uganda has handed over 50 household water filters to 50 vulnerable families at Kasenyi Landing Site, primarily supporting families within the fishing community, as part of the Bank’s commitment to promoting healthier and more resilient communities. The initiative was implemented in partnership with Vision Child Healthcare and Education Initiative, an organization supporting vulnerable communities through healthcare outreach, education, skills development and access to clean water solutions. Speaking at the handover ceremony on Oct.1, Martin Mwanje, Head of Strategy and Sustainability, NCBA Bank Uganda, said the initiative reflects the Bank’s belief that its role extends…
Members of Parliament’s Committee on Physical Infrastructure have visited the Police Command Centre at Naguru to see first-hand how the Digital Number Plate System operates Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Members of Parliament’s Committee on Physical Infrastructure, led by Chairperson Mwine Mpaka, have visited the Police Command Centre at Naguru to see first-hand how the Digital Number Plate System operates. This, days after legislators questioned whether its security and vehicle-tracking functions were delivering the intended results. The visit marked the latest stage of the Committee’s scrutiny of the Digital Number Plate Project. On September 28, Mpaka said Parliament needed to…
Sissy Kam inspecting teams at the start of the final match of the games Kampala, Uganda | URN | Nutrition activists are calling for greater attention to the nutritional needs of adolescents and young people, warning that Uganda’s traditional focus on malnutrition among children under five is leaving older children with less attention. The call was made during a three-day Sports for Health tournament at Kitebi Primary School in Lubaga Division, where young people were brought together for sporting activities and discussions on nutrition, hygiene, sanitation and climate change. Sissy Kam, the Technical Advisor for Health at Plan International, said…
Singer Tracy Melon has given her stance on relationships and marriage, saying that she believes in the holy union despite not actively searching for it. Tracy Melon is one of the female artists who have discovered a niche in releasing love music. During her recent interview, the singer emphasized that she is a firm believer in love and marriage. She described the concept of marriage as a beautiful thing that every human has to explore so as to avoid the possibility of growing old alone, stressing that she was not actively looking for it. “I’m a believer of love and I believe…
Ugandan singer Tracy Melon, real name Tracy Mirembe, has explained her significant weight loss, saying that she has been battling an illness that threatened her life. Tracy Melon, during her recent interview, explained that she has not been actively releasing music this year because she has had to deal with issues that were affecting her health for a couple of months. The singer revealed that a number of people, especially on social media, have constantly discussed her massive loss of weight, with some cautioning her to stop the supposed weight loss program, not knowing that it was because of the illness.…
Western Uganda-based singer T Paul, real name Taremwa Paul, has spoken out on rumors of his alleged beef with Ray G. Paul and Ray G are two of the biggest giants in Western Uganda, with each commanding a huge fanbase. Lately, however, there have been rumors that the two were secretly beefing, each claiming dominance in the region. T Paul, while speaking to journalists, denied the allegations, accusing their own fans of starting the narrative. He revealed that as artists, they are friends, but they each had a huge fanbase rallying behind them and fighting for their artist to be the best.…
Chief Guest, Apollo Kashanku, Assistant Commissioner for Transport Regulation and Safety at the Ministry of Works and Transport, launched the product Route Cover: For Shs1,000, a passenger boarding a long-distance bus can now secure a financial safety net against the consequences of an accident. Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | NIC Life Assurance Company Limited has introduced Route Cover, a passenger micro-life insurance product offering travellers on participating long-distance buses life, disability and hospital cash benefits. This was at Skyz Hotel in Naguru on Thursday. The cover provides Shs10 million for death, Shs10 million for total permanent disability…