Minister Otafiire Re-echoes Call To Legalize Medical Cannabis & Khat
The Minister for Internal Affairs, Hon. Kahinda Otafiire, has re-echoed his stance on the legalisation of medical marijuana and khat...
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Pharmaceutical Society Cautions Gov’t On Veterinary Drugs Regulation In New Bill
The Pharmaceutical Society of Uganda (PSC), a regulatory body of pharmacists in Uganda has cautioned the government against leaving the...
Health Alert:11 Evidence-Based Health Benefits Of Bananas And Why It Shouldn’t Miss On Your Daily Menu
Bananas are fresh, versatile, and relatively inexpensive fruits. They’re packed with essential nutrients and may benefit weight loss, digestion, and...
Only Two Labs Permitted To Do DNA Tests- Says Ministry Of Health
Dr Jane Ruth Aceng, the Health Minister, while announcing this in Kampala yesterday, said the two laboratories are the only...
Uganda Among First Recipients Of First-Ever Malaria Vaccine
Twelve countries across different regions in Africa are set to receive 18 million doses of the first-ever Malaria vaccine over...
Parliament Directs Health Ministry To Settle UGX 31 Billion Debt To NMS
Parliament has directed the Ministry of Health to settle a debt of Shs31.4 billion owed to National Medical Stores (NMS)....
MPs Moot Strategies To Curb HIV/AIDS Spread In Prisons
Lawmakers have proposed the establishment of separate cells for inmates who are HIV-positive in order to prevent the spread of...
Exposed! Indian Firm Used Toxic Industrial-Grade Ingredient In Cough Syrup That Killed Over 19 Children
The Indian manufacturer of cough syrups that Uzbekistan said last year had poisoned 19 children used a toxic industrial-grade ingredient...
Museveni Directs Mandatory 14-Days Quarantine For All State House Staff
President Museveni has issued directives for mandatory quarantine for all State House staff with immediate effect as one of the...
Speaker Among Tasks Gov’t To Address Payment Of Pre-Medical Interns
The Speaker, Anita Among has tasked the Prime Minister, Robinah Nabbanja to present a report on the progress of payment...
