Researchers and experts in the cancer epidemic have expressed their optimism and excitement towards the Immunotherapy cancer treatment approach that is offering cures to some of the incurable cancers that mainly boosts the body’s natural defenses to fight cancer using substances made by the body or in a laboratory to improve or restore immune system function. Speaking at the Makerere University-Uganda Virus Research Institute Centre of Excellence in Infection and Immunity (MUII) Annual General Meeting and symposium on Wednesday, Dr. Warren Phipps, a US cancer research specialist based at the Uganda Cancer Institute disclosed that there has been exciting…
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For the past few years that Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) has collaborated with Entebbe Hospital in the simulated emergency exercises at Entebbe International Airport, they have realized how highly professional and committed the Entebbe Hospital staff are and as a result, Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) has taken a step forward in solidifying and cementing its working partnership and collaboration with Entebbe Regional Referral Hospital, one that will mutually benefit both institutions and the Ugandan Population. Speaking at the handover of proceeds to Entebbe Hospital on Wednesday that were raised from the Aviation Run that was held last…
Residents of Katabi-Busambaga in Division A Entebbe Municipality are finally breathing a sigh of relief after Entebbe Municipal Council embarking on tarmacking the Busambaga road that has been a source of discomfort due to too much dust during the dry season and slippery, muddy and less- motorable during the rainy season. According to Mayor Kayanja who presided over the commencement works on Busambaga Road on Tuesday revealed that the entire 2.6kms Busambaga Road will be tarmacked in two phases. “The first phase will involve tarmacking 1.5kms and the works commenced last year and hopefully before this year ends, we…
At 65 years, Joshua Tuhumwire better known as Uncle Joshua is happily enjoying his retirement at his residence along Hill Road in Entebbe where he has lived for many many years. After close to 30-plus years serving at the Department of Geological Survey and Mines in Entebbe as a senior Geologist, Joshua Tuhumwire retired in 2010 and he is now doing his own things including running his own company, Godwana Geoscience Consulting Limited. Perhaps because of playing Golf regularly, Joshua Tuhumwire is still physically strong and energetic and his name is clearly intertwined with the Rotary Club of Entebbe…
In a very special way, Entebbenews would like to recognize and appreciate Olive Muhanguzi for her outstanding accomplishments that she has been able to achieve in the year 2019 together with her husband Cuthbert Muhanguzi. They were able to complete and open their S&S Mall located at Nkumba. The mall was officially opened by outgoing Archbishop the Most Rev. Stanley Ntagali. But behind the S&S Mall, there is a team of dedicated staff that Olive Muhanguzi and her husband treat equally and have mentored and blessed in one way or the other and perhaps, without the dedicated staff they…
It was such great honour and motivation for Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) to crown up 2019 in style after it scooped three regional aviation awards in recognition of its continued adherence to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) regulations and most importantly for playing a key role in celebration of ICAO’s 75 years of ‘Connecting the World’. Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) was recognized during ICAO’s Eastern & Southern Africa (ESAF) region States International Aviation Day (2019) celebrations that were held at the BOMAS of Kenya. An appreciation award for Excellence in Aviation went to the UCAA Director-General,…
Because of the perpetual scarcity of Aviation engineers who after being trained and developed by Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) are poached by other organizations including CASSOA, United Nations, ICAO and Airlines, Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) board has resolved to start training a critical mass of engineers so that in four years’ time UCAA can boast of a stock of aviation experts. While addressing the Uganda Air Transport safety Engineering Association (UGATSEA) Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Entebbe on Friday, UCAA Director-General, Prof. David Kakuba revealed that UCAA is already recruiting 46 graduate engineer trainees who will be…
Dr. Alex Coutinho had the last and final smile at the Kitante Golf Course after he was crowned champion of the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) Sponsored Seniors Golf Open Championship tournament. Alex Coutinho shot 146nett over 36 holes to claim the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) Seniors Golf Open tournament at Kitante on Sunday. Playing off handicap 8 in the Bronze Category (55-64 years), Coutinho edged his closest challengers Mark Ntege and John Waigo by four strokes to win another major in his 35-year career. A Joyous Coutinho had this to say about his victory; “I’m very happy…
With all the hardships and challenges associated with running Universal Primary Education Schools (UPE), the Special Forces Command (SFC) has been commended for their tireless and continued efforts in fostering a conducive learning environment for the school pupils studying in primary Schools managed and run by the SFC Leadership. Speaking at the Entebbe Marine Base Army Primary School sports Day that was held on Friday, Marine Base Army Primary School Head Master Atim Charles thanked and commended the administration of SFC for the Support they have always extended to the school. This is the first time we are hosting…
It was the Nile River that was used as an escape route for Moses’ Mother who saved his life after the Egyptian King who feared the Israelites’ increasing Population in Egypt issued a command to take every newborn Hebrew boy and throw him into the Nile River and when the King’s daughter had come to bathe at the river, she suddenly noticed a basket and when the basket was opened, it was a baby boy. The King’s daughter took the baby boy, nursed him and she said to herself, “I pulled him out of the Water (Nile River), and…