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Ministry of Health to start Ebola Vaccine trials
Posted: 02 Nov 2022 The Ministry of Health is set to trials of three vaccines developed to combat Ebola Sudan virus which has killed 43 people. The three vaccines Oxford from the United Kingdom, Sabin and Merck from... -
MPs press gov’t for details on Shs1.7 trillion loan disbursement plans
Posted: 02 Nov 2022 Parliament’s Committee on National Economy has asked Finance State Minister, Hon. Henry Musasizi for details on the actual intended disbursements of the loan before they can give their nod of... -
Gov’t directs schools to allow all students sit final exams
Posted: 02 Nov 2022 The Minister of State for Primary Education, Hon. Joyce Moriku has revealed that government has issued a directive to all schools allowing all pupils and students to sit their final examination.... -
Among says 2023/2024 Budget will be people-centred
Posted: 02 Nov 2022 Speaker Anita Among has directed lawmakers to ensure that the 2023/2024 financial year budget addresses matters of public interest. According to the Public Finance Management Act, Parliament starts... -
MPs concerned about continued corruption at Mulago Hospital
Posted: 02 Nov 2022 The House Committee on Health has tasked the management of Mulago National Referral Hospital to explain allegations of continued corruption, extortion and fraudulent dealings at the facility. The... -
Trade Committee to investigate high sugar prices
Posted: 02 Nov 2022 The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has directed the Committee on Trade Tourism and Industry to examine the high costs of sugar in the country. This followed a matter of national importance... -
MPs alarmed by rising HIV/AIDS infections on islands
Posted: 01 Nov 2022 Parliament’s Committee on Health has been apprised on the rising new HIV/AIDS infections in the island districts of Buvuma and Kalangala, which jeopardise the dreams to have zero new infections by... -
Gov't seeks to borrow Shs3.5 trillion to finance budget
Posted: 01 Nov 2022 The Finance State Minister, Hon. Henry Musasizi has asked Members of Parliament to approve up to Shs3.5 trillion to finance the Shs48.1 trillion budget. The first loan request which is up to US$464... -
Mpuuga demands report on police attacks
Posted: 01 Nov 2022 The Leader of Opposition, Hon. Mathias Mpuuga has demanded for a comprehensive report on the killing of police officers at Busiika Police Station on Sunday, 30 October 2022. Unknown assailants shot... -
‘Parliament has not increased MPs’ salaries’
Posted: 01 Nov 2022 Speaker Anita Among has refuted media reports that legislators plan to increase their salaries. The Monitor newspaper recently reported that President Museveni rejected a proposal by Members of...