Research shows that for social enterprises to enhance their performance, network capability and strategic planning are key Kampala, Uganda | AGENCIES | Social enterprises are organisations that promote social or environmental issues as their core business. They are useful to societies in lots of ways. They can help solve social and …
Read More »Minister commits to support wildlife research training
Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Tourism has promised to support the Wildlife Research and Training Institute (UWRTI) for its role in tourism research. The institute located at Katwe-Kabatoro in Kasese District is mandated to provide research, training, and consultancy services in the wildlife sector. State Minister for …
Read More »Wildlife Research and Training Institute launches first research symposium
Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Wildlife Research and Training Institute-UWRTI in Katwe, Kasese District has launched the wildlife research symposium. The first-ever research symposium which will be held on June 30th, will showcase the role of research in wildlife conservation, and how the tourism sector can enhance community-based …
Read More »NARO urged to focus on basic research to solve ordinary problems
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries, David Kasura Kyomukama, has called upon the National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO) to prioritize research and technology that addresses the problems of ordinary farmers rather than just publishing articles in journals. Kyomukama …
Read More »Loud road noise linked to high blood pressure
New research confirms risk Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Wailing sirens, aggressive horns, the roaring engines of giant diesel trucks — most of us would agree road noise is super annoying, but is it actually harmful to your health? A new study published on March 22 in the journal JACC: …
Read More »No change in modern contraceptive use by women in the last two years
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Results of an annual survey in which researchers at Makerere University measure key family planning indicators show that while modern contraceptive use has been increasing over time, it has now hit a plateau, raising concern especially that women are reporting having unintended pregnancies. In the …
Read More »‘NMS supplements helped my son with Nodding Syndrome’
SPECIAL FEATURE | THE INDEPENDENT | Around 2007, a strange disease; Nodding syndrome hit Northern Uganda. It ravaged children in a number of districts; killing many and leaving thousands battling adverse effects. Parents and caretakers too were overwhelmed and devastated. One such is Cilvio Opoka, a resident of Lakwela village …
Read More »Kyambogo ends 18th graduation with calls to focus on research, science
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | State Minister for Primary Education Dr. Joyce Moriku Kaducu has commended Kyambogo University for boosting its research department amidst limited facilitation from the government. She was speaking at the closure of the third day of the 18th graduation ceremonies of Kyambogo University at the East …
Read More »Makerere University celebrates 100 years with calls to focus on science, research
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Makerere University on Thursday celebrated 100 years of existence with calls to deepen the focus on science and research. Established by the colonial government as a small technical institution back in 1922, the institution which had 14 students studying in grass-thatched huts has risen to be …
Read More »Beer is good for intestine – study
Lisbon, Portugal | Xinhua | Drinking beer is beneficial to the intestine and has the potential to prevent chronic diseases, according to a research by the Center for Research in Health Technologies and Services (CINTESIS), a non-profit research and development unit, in the city of Porto in northern Portugal. “Beer …
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