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Russia Begins Training Ugandan Health Personnel
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian health agency Rospotrebnadzor has initiated training for medical professionals in Uganda as part of an expanded collaboration with African nations on controlling infectious diseases, as announced by the agency on Monday. This...
Ugandan Military Chopper Crashes in Somalia's Capital
MENAFN
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) The Ugandan military confirmed on Wednesday that one of its helicopters crashed in Mogadishu, Somalia's capital, leaving five out of eight people aboard feared dead. Felix Kulayigye, spokesperson for the Ugandan military, shared with a...
Uganda receives nine Chinese hybrid goats to boost its goat meat production
MENAFN
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Nine Chinese hybrid goats, known as Jianzhou big-eared goats, have arrived in Uganda as part of the country’s efforts to boost its goat meat production and strengthen the livestock industry. The shipment, consisting of three males and six...
Uganda’s long-time Leader wants to get reelected for next year
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, who has held power since 1986, has signaled his intention to seek another term in the country’s upcoming general elections. At 80 years old, Museveni remains one of the longest-serving leaders globally....
Uganda’s Veteran Leader Signals 2026 Election Run
MENAFN
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Uganda’s veteran leader, President Yoweri Museveni, has indicated his intention to run again in next year’s general elections. At 80 years old, Museveni stands as one of the globe’s longest-serving heads of state, having held power...
Uganda’s Museveni Hints at Re-Election Bid
MENAFN
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Uganda’s long-serving head of state, Yoweri Museveni, has indicated he may pursue another presidential term in the national polls scheduled for next year. At 80 years old, Museveni is among the globe’s longest-reigning heads of...
ODeX and Hapag-Lloyd Go Live in Uganda, Boosting Digital Trade Capabilities in East Africa
EIN Presswire
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June 24, 2025
ODeX and Hapag-Lloyd go live in Uganda, bringing digital invoicing, payments, and eDOs to boost trade efficiency across East Africa’s shipping sector. DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, June 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- ODeX, the trusted digital...
Ugandan Health Ministry states Russian backing essential in stopping Ebola spread
MENAFN
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Uganda successfully contained its recent Ebola outbreak with crucial help from Russian experts, a health official from the country said on Tuesday. Dr. Diana Atwine, permanent secretary at Uganda’s Health Ministry, explained at a...
Russia praises Uganda as new BRICS partner
MENAFN
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June 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has officially welcomed Uganda as a BRICS partner country, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced on Wednesday during discussions with Ugandan Foreign Minister Jeje Odongo in Moscow. Lavrov expressed eagerness to...
Trump issues threat to New York mayoral frontrunner with detention
MENAFN
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic frontrunner in New York City's mayoral race, with arrest after Mamdani vowed to block federal immigration enforcement in the city. Mamdani, originally from Uganda,...
Ugandan Health Ministry states Russian support essential in stopping Ebola spread
MENAFN
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Uganda successfully contained a recent Ebola outbreak through collaboration with Russian partners, a Ugandan Health Ministry official announced at an international conference in Sochi. Dr. Diana Atwine, Uganda’s permanent secretary at the...
Uganda Cites Russian Support in Containing Outbreak
MENAFN
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Uganda has successfully brought a recent Ebola outbreak under control, largely due to its collaboration with Russian counterparts, a representative from the country's Health Ministry stated on Tuesday. This announcement was made public by...
Russia Hails Uganda as BRICS Partner
MENAFN
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) During a diplomatic meeting held in Moscow, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov expressed Russia’s approval of Uganda joining BRICS as a partner state. In discussions with Ugandan Foreign Minister Jeje Odongo, Lavrov stated that “We...
Organisation of a hackathon focused on digital health solutions in Kampala, 28 and 29 June 2025
EIN Presswire
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June 12, 2025
The Uganda National Health Research Organisation, the Makerere University and the Didida project organise a hackathon focusing on Digital Health solutions. KAMPALA, UGANDA, June 12, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Uganda National Health Research...
AYuTe NextGen 2025 Comes to Kampala: Africa’s Boldest Youth-Led Agri-Tech Innovators Set to Take the Stage
EIN Presswire
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June 11, 2025
Africa’s brightest young agri-tech innovators are heading to Kampala, Uganda, for the AYuTe NextGen 2025 Conference, set to take place from June 17 to 19. KAMPALA, UGANDA, June 11, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Africa’s brightest young agri-tech...
Huawei organizes job fair to offer opportunities to fresh graduates
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Chinese tech company Huawei organized a job fair on Wednesday in Uganda, aiming to link recent university graduates with career opportunities in the information and communications technology (ICT) sector. The event, named the 2025 Campus...
Bekah’s Watermelon Run Walk Roll Expands Nationwide in Her Memory
EIN Presswire
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July 2, 2025
Bekah’s memory lives on through this 5K raising funds for kids with heart defects—join in-person or virtually this September. LITTLETON, CO, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- On what would have been another joyful year of...
Nearly Three-Quarters of World Heritage Sites Are at High Risk from Water-Related Hazards
UNESCO World Heritage Centre
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July 1, 2025
A new analysis by UNESCO and World Resources Institute (WRI) reveals that 73% of World Heritage sites are highly exposed to water-related hazards, such as drought, water stress, or riverine and coastal flooding. Strengthening water stewardship is...
Energy America Launches ASTROVOLT to Accelerate Africa’s Clean Energy Future
EIN Presswire
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July 2, 2025
SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- San Francisco, California – July 2, 2025 – Energy America, a U.S.-based leader in next-generation solar technologies and sustainable infrastructure, is proud to announce the...
Trump warns NYC new mayor of arrest over immigration stance
MENAFN
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has issued a warning to Zohran Mamdani, the presumptive Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, suggesting that Mamdani could face arrest if he carries out his plan to block federal immigration enforcement in...