Tag: Sub-Saharan Africa

Uganda Takes Lead as East Africa’s Virology Center of Excellence

Uganda has cemented its place as a regional health powerhouse after being officially designated East Africa’s Center of Excellence in Virology, a historic milestone that promises to revolutionize the fight against deadly viral diseases such as...

Ditch biomass, Embrace Clean Energy for Africa’s Growth – Says Museveni

Oil & Gas

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has issued a clarion call to African nations to abandon outdated energy sources and embrace clean, affordable electricity as the key to reversing environmental damage and driving the continent’s economic renewal. Speaking to...

Health

WHO fears surge of vaccine-preventable diseases amid US cuts

The World Health Organization has warned the public about a looming surge of diseases previously eradicated by vaccines due...

Health

MOH Resumes Anti-Teenage Pregnancy Campaign

Uganda's teenage pregnancy rates are alarmingly high and increasing to a national average of 25% in 2016, down from 24.5% in 2011.

Business

IMF Confirms Uganda to Be Fastest-Growing Economy in Africa

The increase of Uganda’s per capita income from $898 to 1146 in 2024 and the increase of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) from $16 to $20 in 2023—all these, including many others—resulted in Uganda being recognized by the IMF as one of the fastest-growing economies.

Health

Stanbic Bank Donates Essential Maternal Equipment to St. Joseph...

Stanbic has donated essential maternal equipment to St. Joseph Hospital Kitovu through its extended customer appreciation program called L.O.V.E. During...