Tag: Healthcare

U.S. Announces More Than $150 Million in Support at Pacific Islands Forum

International
On commercial diplomacy, the United States is shifting assistance toward private-sector-led growth, including efforts with Australia, Japan, New Zealand and Taiwan to connect every Pacific Islands Forum country to a trusted undersea cable network. A second Pacific Investment Summit is scheduled to be hosted in early 2027.

UN Human Rights Chief Urges Urgent Action on Unprecedented AI Risks

International
Failures involving agentic AI systems, he said, could disrupt essential services, fracture communications, destabilise critical infrastructure and undermine democratic institutions. Entire populations could lose access to clean water, heating and financial services.
Regional

What We Know About Kenya’s Controversial US-Backed Ebola Facility...

A proposed Ebola quarantine facility backed by the United States government has sparked widespread debate and public protests in...
National News

Uganda Parliamentary Forum of Social Protection Calls for Increased...

Uganda’s social protection coverage is still very low, standing at 1.3%, while only 0.3% (excluding healthcare) of the GDP is allocated for financing social protection.
Security

Uganda Prisons Service Boosts Women Inmate Management Skills

In a safe, secure, and compassionate correctional setting, Ugandan women convicts receive specialized support in the form of separate accommodation, gender-sensitive activities, vocational training, access to healthcare, and education.
Opinion

Is the Large Parliament of Uganda Serving Ordinary Citizens?

The Parliament of Uganda currently comprises 529 members, and it is one of the largest parliamentary bodies in the...
Opinion

The Economic Struggle of Ugandans: Rising Costs and Corruption

As the dawn breaks at the beginning of February in Uganda, it brings with it a sense of unease...

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