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Airtel Uganda partners with ZTE Corporation to enhance digital inclusion and smartphone penetration in the country

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Uganda a leading 5G telecommunications network has partnered with ZTE Corporation, a Chinese telecommunication company to enhance digital inclusion across the country. This partnership seeks to ensure Ugandans tap into and enjoy the benefits of the growing digital era to advance the quality …

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REPORT: Critical medical emergency contact still unknown to most Ugandans

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Despite the availability of both national and regional emergency medical numbers, many Ugandans remain unaware of how to access these vital services—an oversight that could have life-threatening consequences in urgent situations. A Sauti Za Wananchi report by Twaweza, a non-governmental organization that tracks citizen’s views …

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From Kenya to Uganda: How Besigye was kidnapped

Kampala, Uganda  | THE INDEPENDENT | A day after the General Court Martial sitting at Makindye remanded up to December 2, veteran opposition leader Dr Kizza Besigye and his political ally, Obed Kamulegeya Lutale, details are beginning to emerge how he was kidnapped from Nairobi in Kenya and returned to Kampala. …

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MoH tasks media, leaders to popularize law against tobacco

ARUA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Health has called on the media and local leaders in the West Nile region to take an active role in educating the public about the Tobacco Control Act of 2015, which aims to reduce tobacco use and the associated health risks. The …

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GAVI commended for enhancing immunization campaigns in Mukono

Mukono, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mukono district leaders have praised the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (GAVI) programs for strengthening the country’s healthcare system. Speaking at the celebration of 50 years of the Expanded Programme on Immunization at Katoogo Health Centre III at Nama Sub County on Monday …

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