Lenacapavir is an injection given to women every six months, which has proven to protect women, especially those at high risk of contracting the HIV virus. Dr. Flavia revealed that during their study in Uganda, it showed that among the girls at high risk of contracting HIV, none of them contracted the disease after receiving the Lenacapavir injection, despite being at high risk.
For many years, locals in the area temporarily patched the bridge with wood logs and pieces of timber to facilitate trucks transporting goods across the two districts.
Makerere University has consistently positioned itself as a hub for academic excellence and innovation. To achieve this, the institution has often encouraged staff to compete for external research grants in addition to the funding provided by the government.
Close to 100 solar street lights installed within the city under the World Bank-funded Uganda Support to Municipal Infrastructural Development program have been non-functional for nearly five years.
Eng. Hani Saliba described the initiative as a “game-changer” for Uganda’s tourism sector. “Our goal is to deliver world-class luxury while respecting and preserving the environment. This project will leave a lasting legacy of excellence and sustainability.”
"We have individuals who leave their homes and then, upon arriving in villages, take pictures with their families and post them on social media. However, thugs often track their victims' every move; they are your followers on social media. These criminals then break into the empty homes, and the owners will discover the theft until they return the following year," Rusoke said.
Tumwesige was reportedly attacked and stabbed to death in the wee hours of Tuesday while in Kiryatete East, a suburb of Hoima City. The thugs later dumped Tumwesige's body by the road.
The Ministry contends that while universities have the freedom to train and assess learners, the increasing number of medical schools and reports of declining standards have necessitated external oversight.
Eyewitness Michael Koyi recounted that Namakanga accidentally severed the boy’s penis during the procedure. This triggered the enraged kadodi dancers, armed with sticks, to attack him. Namakanga was rescued by locals who rushed him to the nearby Bumbo Police Post.
During a meeting for the Uganda Climate Smart Agricultural Transformation Project on December 9, 2024, at the district headquarters, Obwoya decried the situation, stating, "These delays are unacceptable and are impacting the livelihoods of people who depend on these funds for their survival."
They were arrested from Mwintazige town council following complaints from residents especially the business community regarding the escalating thefts and attacks by suspected criminals in the area.
The remand followed submissions by their legal team, led by Erias Lukwago and Eron Kiiza, who raised several concerns, including the arrest of one of their colleagues, Retired Major Ronald Iduli, the lack of sufficient seating for the lawyers, and the denial of a practicing certificate to Martha Karua, who was set to be the lead counsel.
Okumu said a total of 40 different cultural troupes consisting of up to 2,000 members from all the districts and urban centres of the Acholi Sub-region have been invited to showcase the diverse cultural dances, songs and drama.
The State Minister for Water and Environment, Beatrice Atim Anywar, emphasized that the government is committed to working with local communities to ensure the success of the initiative.
The WHO says they have now deployed rapid response teams to identify the cause of the outbreak, first by collecting samples for laboratory testing and that later on they will be providing a more detailed clinical characterization of the detected cases and investigating the transmission dynamics.
Lawrence Kanyuka, M23 rebels' political spokesperson and Lt.Col. Willy Ngoma, the military spokesperson paraded the three FARDC soldiers and claimed that they were captured during fighting on Monday evening.
