‘Focus on Primary Health Care, not infrastructure’- Experts
Proponents for Universal Health Coverage further argue that focus should be placed on Primary Health Care and its affordability as opposed to infrastructure.
Migrant workers defend Middle East opportunities
Ugandans working in Middle East countries oppose proposals to ban exportation of labor to the region over reports of torture and violation of their rights by their employers. The countries include the United Arab Emirates, Dubai, Saudi Arabia, Jordan Bahrain, Oman, Iraq, Qatar and Afghanistan saying that decision is uninformed.
Stanbic Bank routes for all-round education
Holy Cross Lake View SSS from Eastern Uganda emerged victorious in the 4th edition of the Stanbic Bank National Schools (NSC) championships, following a highly competitive finishing round which involved four schools. The winners managed to beat off competition from Nyakasura School from (Western region), St Mary’s College, Kisubi (Central
Experts call for ‘natural’ farming methods
Scientists warn the agriculture sector is headed for doom unless local farmers are compelled to reduce on the use of dangerous chemicals like synthetic herbicides, pesticides and fertilizers. A survey by agricultural support NGO Pelum Uganda shows that soil fertility is declining and output becoming more expensive due to mismanagement.
EAC Assembly Passes Supplementary Budget
East African Legislative Assembly, Arusha, Tanzania: 25 June, 2019: The Assembly late yesterday passed a supplementary budget amounting to USD 390,000 for the Financial Year 2018/19. The Supplementary budget is (to be utilized) for the repair and maintenance of the EAC headquarters in Arusha and to facilitate negotiations with development
