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Kampala4
- Kampala: Chimpreports Uganda. (wikipedia.org)
- Road Distance From Kampala, Uganda To Jinja, Uganda" (Map). (wikipedia.org)
- Uganda announces ban on timber exports KAMPALA - The Ugandan government has banned the export of timber from the East African country. (mongabay.com)
- Uganda's immense power potential and enormous energy investment opportunities will be in focus when stakeholders and decision makers meet for a strategic two-day conference and showcase during the inaugural Future Energy Uganda in Kampala from 12-13 September 2017. (openpr.com)
20231
- General George A. Owinow has today Monday 18 September 2023, hosted a delegation from I&M Bank Uganda, led by the Acting Managing Director, Mr. Sam Ntulume. (allafrica.com)
20201
- Since early 2020, U.S. federal, state, and local public health agencies and personnel have been focusing their highest effort on the COVID-19 pandemic response. (cdc.gov)
Democratic Repub3
- At least 20 people including three soldiers were killed last Friday in an attack on an army post in Uganda, near its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), by raiders including members of Congolese militias, said an army announcement. (turkishpress.com)
- The two countries also agreed to undertake road construction projects in the border town of Kaya aimed at opening up new trade corridor between Uganda, Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan. (xinhuanet.com)
- Ecotourism, and specifically gorilla tourism, generates jobs in resource poor communities in Rwanda, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. (cdc.gov)
Uganda's4
- AGWENG IDP CAMP, Uganda, 11 September (UNHCR) - The first two of 40 camps for internally displace persons in Uganda's Lango region closed on Tuesday, a milestone in the return to peace after a war that at one point had driven more than 1.8 million Ugandans from their homes. (unhcr.org)
- Nyanzi's lawyer, Isaac Semakadde, told IPS that an 18-month jail sentence for an allegedly obscene post that was allegedly uploaded by Nyanzi is irreconcilable with not only the principals in the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR)-an international human rights treaty adopted by the United Nations of which Uganda is a signatory of-but also Uganda's bill of rights. (ipsnews.net)
- The Petroleum Authority of Uganda's Executive Director Mr . Ernest Rubondo has hailed Living Earth Uganda's efforts in the restoration of livelihoods of Project Affected Persons in the Albertine region. (livingearthuganda.com)
- Uganda Bureau of Statistics data indicate that Uganda's petroleum consumption has been growing at around 7 percent with 37,000 barrels consumed everyday. (co.ke)
20162
- The goal of the Uganda Nutrition Action Plan is to reduce malnutrition levels among women of reproductive age, infants and young children from 2011 through 2016 and beyond. (who.int)
- In April 2016, the Government of Uganda decided to export the Lake Albert oil through a pipeline (EACOP) via Tanzania to the port of Tanga. (finchannel.com)
Ebola7
- As a result of preparedness efforts, Ugandan hospitals and healthcare workers received quick and sufficient supply of alcohol-based hand rub during the ongoing Ebola outbreak. (cdc.gov)
- To prevent Ebola from spreading to healthcare workers and the community, increased access to hand hygiene materials is crucial among other personal protective efforts. (cdc.gov)
- I'd like to welcome you to today's COCA call, Update on the 2022 Ebola Outbreak in Uganda. (cdc.gov)
- And it's great to be here today to be able to provide an update on the Ebola 2022 outbreak in Uganda. (cdc.gov)
- So today I'm going to give a brief background and update on the current situation of the outbreak in Uganda, and then I will also provide a little bit of background on previous outbreaks of Ebola virus disease in Africa and specifically in Uganda just to provide a bit of context of why we're talking about this particular outbreak today. (cdc.gov)
- So, the first confirmed case of Ebola virus disease was identified in a 25-year-old man who lived in Mubende District in the central region of Uganda. (cdc.gov)
- Samuel Okware describes the role that comm unities have played in the control of Ebola outbreaks in Uganda from 2000 to 2022. (who.int)
Ugandan7
- The initiative is a collaborative effort between the Kenya High Commission and Pamoja Trust, a tree planting initiative spearheaded by retired Ugandan Army Generals. (allafrica.com)
- Afwerki, whose three-day state visit to Uganda entered day two, on Wednesday thanked his Ugandan counterpart Yoweri Museveni for his efforts to search for peace and development in the region. (tesfanews.net)
- Speaking at a dinner reception he hosted in honor of President Isaias, the Ugandan leader said that the visit of President Isaias is a great honor to Uganda and its people. (tesfanews.net)
- The Ugandan leader expressed conviction that the two sides would work together in strengthening the existing relations and cooperation between the two sisterly states of Eritrea and Uganda in the political , diplomatic, trade and investment domains, among others. (tesfanews.net)
- About UWESO Uganda Women's Effort to Save Orphans (UWESO) is a National Non-Government Organization which was founded in 1986 by Ugandan mothers committed to support and care for orphans and vulnerable children (OVC). (uweso.org)
- Entitled "From Dreams To Destitution, the Price Of Teaching in Uganda", Harriette Athieno Onyalla's article describes the life of Oluka, a Ugandan teacher. (ei-ie.org)
- The study also confirmed the economic viability of refining petroleum in Uganda hinged on serving the Ugandan market and other East African countries. (co.ke)
20222
- Living Earth Uganda (LEU) was contracted by Tota l Energies EP Uganda B.V, the lead developer of the Tilenga project area, to implement the Provision of Agricultural Support Services project for the period thirty-six (36) month effective March 2022 to support farmers access and utilise good agronomical practices so as to improve their household income levels. (livingearthuganda.com)
- By September 2022, more than 1.3 million persons with HIV infection in Uganda were receiving PEPFAR-supported ART, an increase of approximately 5,000% from September 2004. (cdc.gov)
Africa6
- Since the launch of the Stomping out Malaria initiative in Africa in 2011, Peace Corps Uganda has been part of the effort to prevent malaria with the support from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), President's Malaria Initiative in collaboration with National Malaria Control Program. (peacecorps.gov)
- The popularity of East Africa Sandalwood in Uganda has surged in recent times, driven by the high demand for its wood, which is essential for producing Sandalwood oil. (naro.go.ug)
- If you are aware of other coffee-focused relief efforts taking place in response to this year's extreme flooding in East Africa, please let us know through the contact form at the bottom of this page . (dailycoffeenews.com)
- President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has outlined eight (8) essential factors of success for Uganda and the wider Africa. (statehouse.go.ug)
- Indeed, Africa Intelligence news service reported last week that Uganda is struggling to garner enough enthusiasm from private sector partners to finance the ambitious project located at Kabaale in Hoima District in the west, and storage projects in Mpigi District, central Uganda, where refined products will be stored before distribution. (co.ke)
- Uganda is a landlocked country in East Africa with a total population of 34.1 million which is growing at a rate of 3.3% (World Bank, 2007a). (grin.com)
Western Uganda5
- The Peace Corps Uganda Health Program has 11 Peace Corps Volunteers (PCVs) living and serving in the Central, Northern, and Western Uganda. (peacecorps.gov)
- This sub-project aimed to improve gender-responsive treatment of women offenders in Western Uganda. (idlo.int)
- A cleanup after the flood at one of BJCU's micro washing stations in Western Uganda. (dailycoffeenews.com)
- Today comes yet another fundraising effort focusing on a coffee-growing region a few hundred kilometers north in the Kasese District in Western Uganda. (dailycoffeenews.com)
- The primarily is restricted to five districts in central Uganda as well as two in western Uganda. (cdc.gov)
UNAIDS2
- AIDS Education Through Imams: A Spiritually Motivated Community Effort in Uganda (UNAIDS, 1998, 35 p. (nzdl.org)
- PEPFAR remains committed to continued strong partnership with the Government of Uganda, civil society, and other development partners toward sustainable solutions aligned with the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) fast-track strategy to ending the global AIDS epidemic by 2030 † and safeguarding impact achieved in the long term. (cdc.gov)
20183
- Significant progress has been made in the scale-up of evidence-based malaria interventions in Uganda, leading to a substantial impact on malaria morbidity and mortality and as a result, malaria prevalence in children under five decreased from 45 % in 2009 to 9 % in 2018-2019. (peacecorps.gov)
- Since 2018, CDC has helped the Infectious Disease Institute (IDI) in Uganda open production centers for alcohol-based hand rub. (cdc.gov)
- Since 2018, DFWED's Global Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) program and the CDC Uganda country office have collaborated with IDI to improve access and use of alcohol-based hand rub for healthcare workers by supporting local production of alcohol-based hand rub. (cdc.gov)
Entebbe3
- Or, reach Entebbe airport in Uganda and fly into Kisoro. (yahoo.com)
- Due to a surge in COVID-19 cases in Uganda, RwandAir announces the suspension of its flights to Entebbe [International Airport] effective June 10, 2021, until further notice," RwandAir said in a statement late on Thursday. (turkishpress.com)
- Uganda government officials have been racking up air miles between Entebbe, Italy and US to strike a financing deal for the $4 billion refinery project. (co.ke)
Conservation6
- During the meeting, the Kenyan Ambassador and the I&M Bank Uganda delegation discussed a wide range of issues, including a collaborative effort for the Kenyan High Commission to work with the bank to promote environmental conservation. (allafrica.com)
- One of the significant initiatives discussed was the collaborative effort for the Kenyan High Commission to work with the bank to promote environmental conservation. (allafrica.com)
- In addition to environmental conservation, H.E Owinow also outlined strategies aimed at addressing food security, emphasizing the importance of ensuring a stable and resilient food supply for Uganda and the region. (allafrica.com)
- Unfortunately, this stringent measure did not deter illegal harvesting, highlighting the pressing need for comprehensive conservation efforts. (naro.go.ug)
- Conservation groups in Uganda are working to protect Mabira Central Forest Reserve, a 30,000-hectare (74,000-acre) forest in the center of the country, close to Lake Victoria. (mongabay.com)
- It also helps to raise funds for conservation efforts and for park maintenance. (cdc.gov)
Outbreak1
- After four years of joint preparedness efforts with CDC, IDI rapidly mobilized resources to the affected districts at the onset of the outbreak and produced more than 16,400 liters of alcohol-based hand rub in 7 days. (cdc.gov)
Ministry3
- In response, the Ministry of Water and Environment banned sandalwood tree harvesting throughout Uganda where they were reported to exist in 2015. (naro.go.ug)
- UEGCL was incorporated by the Uganda Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development in 2001, following the break-up of the Uganda Electricity Board. (wikipedia.org)
- In October 1986, the Uganda AIDS Control Program (ACP) was established within the Ministry of Health, initially focused on HIV prevention and palliative care, because of the lack of treatment options at the time ( 5 ). (cdc.gov)
Endemic4
- 1,000 long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) will be distributed in Rushooka village in the Mbarara region of Uganda where malaria is endemic. (againstmalaria.com)
- In his message the Regional Director acknowledged the commitment and efforts of participants to maintain the vast majority of the Region polio-free and to restrict viral circulation to only the limited number of districts in the remaining endemic countries (Afghanistan and Pakistan), where accessibility of children was severely affected mainly due to security constraints. (who.int)
- both species are endemic in Uganda. (msdmanuals.com)
- We conducted open-ended, semi-structured interviews with a convenience sample of 11 traditional healers in the plague-endemic West Nile region of northwestern Uganda to assess their knowledge, practices, and attitudes regarding plague and the local healthcare system. (cdc.gov)
Yoweri Museveni2
- The group which has been designated by the United States of America as a terrorist organization, traces its beginnings to anti-government movements formed in the mid-1980s after President Yoweri Museveni overthrew the then regime of General Tito Okello, an ethnic Acholi from northern Uganda. (africachinareporting.com)
- President Yoweri Museveni has criticised the World Bank's decision to suspend new funding to Uganda in response to a harsh anti-LGBTQ law and has promised to find alternative sources of credit. (aljazeera.com)
Nets3
- The Guardian examines efforts to reduce malaria in Katine, Uganda, through the distribution of insecticide-treated nets to high-risk groups. (kff.org)
- In addition to the distribution of nets, PC Uganda supported the distribution of Social Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) materials in communities, health facilities, and schools. (peacecorps.gov)
- Holy Innocents is a non-political, non-sectarian, faith-based organization based in California dedicated to building the first children's hospital in Uganda for treatment of malaria and to providing nets to prevent children from getting malaria in the first place. (againstmalaria.com)
19861
- Museveni, who has been in office since 1986, said in a statement on Thursday that Uganda was trying to reduce borrowing and would not give in to pressure from foreign institutions. (aljazeera.com)
Bank's1
- Mr. Sam Ntulume, the Acting Managing Director of I&M Bank Uganda, expressed the bank's commitment to work closely with the Kenyan High Commission on various initiatives. (allafrica.com)
Wildlife Authority2
- A leading scientist working to save East Africa's endangered mountain gorillas, Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka made history at age 25 when she became the first wildlife veterinarian with the Uganda Wildlife Authority. (fodors.com)
- The Uganda Wildlife Authority, for example, restricts the number of visitors to 24 per day at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and eight at Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. (cdc.gov)
Malaria3
- Currently, 16 Volunteers across health, education, and agribusiness and economic development (AED) sectors: 12 health, 2 education and 2 agribusiness and economic development Volunteers respectively take the lead in coordinating community-led malaria prevention social behavior change activities throughout Uganda. (peacecorps.gov)
- The Health Team trained over 1,000 Volunteers and host country counterparts in malaria prevention across Uganda in the communities where Volunteers serve. (peacecorps.gov)
- Every year during the month of April commonly known as World Malaria Month, Peace Corps Uganda steps up our malaria prevention interventions across the country. (peacecorps.gov)
Undermines2
- This law undermines those efforts. (aljazeera.com)
- This undermines efforts for achieving education for all," she continued. (ei-ie.org)
Traditional healers1
Endangered species1
- Uganda is home to an array of beautiful and endangered species, many of which are found within the Impenetrable National Park. (civilwartraveler.com)
Xinhua1
- JUBA, July 27 (Xinhua) -- South Sudan and Uganda have agreed on mechanisms to boost trade between the two countries through enhancing infrastructure development and cross-border trade electricity transmission. (xinhuanet.com)
Crops1
- Uganda has one among the quickest population expansion rate of around 3.3%, and this itself, is that the principal driver for the rise in consumption of crops in Uganda. (openpr.com)
Centre2
- first published in The Centre for Investigative Journalism in Uganda (CIJU) . (africachinareporting.com)
- The World Heritage Centre is at the forefront of the international community's efforts to protect and preserve. (unesco.org)
Initiative5
- The initiative follows Vanmechelen's visit to Uganda last summer on invitation of the ViaVia. (labiomista.be)
- With the assistance of sponsors and organizations, Divine Initiative has chosen to convey great food to each local area in the Philippines, Uganda, and Tanzania. (openpr.com)
- Divine Initiative is a British wilful unselfish, non-benefit, non-hardliner, non-racial advancement cover, Non-Governmental Organization set up in 2010 and covers two or three regions in the Philippines, Uganda, and Tanzania who are not totally settled by the help. (openpr.com)
- Uganda has experienced considerable political instability and insecurity with devastating effects on education and the economy (Leefers, 2004).This situation put pressure on the current regime to develop a recovery policy to boost the education sector (MoES, 2004).In 1996, the international initiative of the MDGs and its objective of EFA led to change in enrollment as shown in Figure1. (grin.com)
- But what is critical now is the efforts to establish the African medicine agency initiative," Cooke said. (independent.co.ug)
Sudan1
- He said Uganda has agreed to supply electricity to the South Sudan border towns of Nimule and Kaya, adding that a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been developed and it will be signed after consultations with leaders of both countries. (xinhuanet.com)
Generates1
- Eskom sells the electricity it generates to the Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL) as the authorized single buyer. (wikipedia.org)
Subsidiary2
- In 2002, UEGCL executed a 20-year operational, management, and maintenance concession to Eskom Uganda Limited, a subsidiary of South African energy company Eskom, to cover the two power stations UEGCL owned at the time: Kiira Power Station and Nalubaale Power Station. (wikipedia.org)
- Unoc subsidiary Uganda Refinery Holding Company (URHC) is the government's participating agency in the oil refinery project that is expected to produce 60,000 barrels of oil per day, including gas that will be sold in the regional market. (co.ke)
Affected districts1
- Three production centers quickly provided alcohol-based hand rub to more than 200 health facilities in the affected districts as a result of existing programs funded by CDC's Global Health Security program and Division of Foodborne, Waterborne, and Environmental Diseases (DFWED) and supported by CDC and the Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) of Uganda. (cdc.gov)
Region5
- Sandalwood in Uganda is primarily concentrated in the Karamoja region and is mainly sold to oil processing factories within the country, as well as across the borders in Kenya and Tanzania. (naro.go.ug)
- Afwerki's visit to Uganda is seen as crucial to the peace and stability of the Eastern African region that has been plagued by war especially Somalia. (tesfanews.net)
- The construction of roads by Chinese companies is spurring growth, regional trade and development in northern Uganda, a region recovering from two decades of the Lord's Resistance Army insurgency. (africachinareporting.com)
- The surrounding region of Uganda, the Philippines, and Tanzania is suffering a lot due to the lack of proper agricultural facilities. (openpr.com)
- The paper further identifies indicators of poverty and inequality and analyses the nature of these indicators with respect to education in Northern Uganda and Finally the paper analyses the economic implication of these indicators on education as well as the implication on the rights of children to education in the region. (grin.com)
Infections2
- Rwanda's national flag carrier has indefinitely suspended flights to and from Uganda, as the latter grapples with a spike in coronavirus infections. (turkishpress.com)
- A record 1,438 new infections were registered in Uganda on Thursday, bringing the cumulative tally to 56,949. (turkishpress.com)
Cases2
AGENCIES1
- As part of the commemorations, the three agencies will host a panel discussion on Friday, 15 October 2021, titled "Celebrating efforts to strengthen local food systems for displaced and host communities. (unhcr.org)
Beliefs1
- Conclusion: Targeted efforts to challenge internalised norms and harmful beliefs within CBID approaches are required to address disadvantages arising from embedded disability stigma. (bvsalud.org)
Restore1
- The High Commission recently acquired land in Mabira Forest, where they plan to plant over 50 million trees as part of their efforts to restore the forest. (allafrica.com)
Educate1
- Behind the fair-trade company that's helping educate women in Uganda. (christianitytoday.com)
Years5
- In the last three years, over 300 rural farmers in Uganda have benefited from the training programs provided by EATBETA. (colleyvillelions.com)
- In January 2015, the UEGCL chairman announced plans to list shares of company stock on the Uganda Securities Exchange in an initial public offering within the following two years. (wikipedia.org)
- Gen Akandwanaho famously known as Salim Saleh commended UPDF efforts in securing Uganda for the last 39 years, majority of which were spent fighting 27 insurgencies. (thecapitaltimes.co.ug)
- This sector is the key determinant within the country's efforts to scale back impoverishment, and attain economic process within the immediate years. (openpr.com)
- In April 2004, the first person in the world to receive PEPFAR-supported antiretroviral therapy (ART) was a man aged 34 years in Uganda. (cdc.gov)
Tanzania1
Electricity3
- The Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited (UEGCL) is a parastatal company whose primary purpose is to generate electric power for use in Uganda and for sale to neighboring countries. (wikipedia.org)
- Uganda portal Energy portal List of power stations in Uganda Electricity Regulatory Authority Energy in Uganda UEGCL (2015). (wikipedia.org)
- Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited (UEGCL). (wikipedia.org)
Persons1
- Going forward, efforts will focus on identifying all persons with HIV infection and linking them to effective ART. (cdc.gov)
Country3
- He earned his bachelor's degree in Accounting from Makerere University in Uganda (his native country). (colleyvillelions.com)
- The insurgency cut off northern Uganda from the rest of the country as the rebels waylaid and wantonly shot and killed travelers rendering the roads impassable hence hampering the movement of goods and services. (africachinareporting.com)
- In April 2004, Uganda became the first country to provide PEPFAR-supported antiretroviral therapy (ART). (cdc.gov)
Framework1
- Aside from its reputation for delivering exceptional specialty coffee, the Bukonzo Joint Cooperative Union has also been recognized for its long-running and effective efforts in running a women-focused value chain framework. (dailycoffeenews.com)
Government4
- Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi said the results show the need for the government to collaborate with academics and researchers in an effort to address the situation, SAPA/Times LIVE reports (10/5). (kff.org)
- But it's useful for all [EAC] countries to participate," said Peter Muliisa, chief legal and corporate affairs at Uganda National Oil Company (Unoc), a government entity that oversees its interests in the oil sector. (co.ke)
- The government subsequently contracted Foster Wheeler Energy from UK in 2009 to conduct a feasibility study for the development of a refinery in Uganda. (co.ke)
- PEPFAR remains committed to continued strong partnership with the Government of Uganda and other stakeholders toward ending the global AIDS epidemic by 2030 and safeguarding the long-term impact. (cdc.gov)
People2
- The Lord's Resistance Army insurgency led by the reclusive Joseph Kony at its peak in 2003 displaced nearly two million people in large areas of northern Uganda. (africachinareporting.com)
- During the attacks on villages, rebels carried out mass abductions of children who in turn were forced to commit atrocities forcing thousands of people in northern Uganda to take refuge in the Internally Displaced People's Camp (IDP). (africachinareporting.com)
Program2
- So far, the program has provided alcohol-based hand rub and expanded access to hand hygiene resources to more than 200 healthcare facilities and over 60 community settings in Uganda. (cdc.gov)
- In 2002, ACP established a national HIV MTCT prevention program ( 8 ), after the HIVNET 012 trial, which was conducted in Uganda and found that nevirapine could prevent MTCT ( 9 ). (cdc.gov)
Development1
Time3
- It is also an effort to broaden, replenish and at the same time conserve the local bird's genetic base. (labiomista.be)
- Although reaching here may involve long road trips and multiple flights, the time, effort and money spent are undoubtedly rewarding. (yahoo.com)
- At the time, there were no women doing fieldwork with wildlife in Uganda, but that's changing. (fodors.com)
Project4
- The project aims to enhance institutional capacity for the implementation of the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and Benefit Sharing in Uganda (ABS project). (naro.go.ug)
- During the visit, Mr. Swithern Tumwine, the Living Earth Uganda Executive Director , reiterated Living Earth Uganda team's commitment to ensure that lives of those affected by the project are restored to full potential. (livingearthuganda.com)
- The FINANCIAL - Total and Tullow have entered into a package agreement under which Total will acquire an additional 21.57% interest from Tullow in the Uganda Lake Albert oil project. (finchannel.com)
- Because of this experience I joined the Federation of Uganda Medical Students Association (FUMSA) and founded the Prevention and Early Diagnosis of NCDs (PEDON) Project together with colleagues from IMCC Denmark. (who.int)
Control efforts1
- And at CDC, we know this very well and it has guided our control efforts of TB locally and globally. (cdc.gov)
Local1
- The value of closing camps is not only to prevent hazards for the local population - empty huts are a hideout for criminals and open latrines are an environmental danger - but it is an important step to finally turn the page and close a sad chapter of the history of Uganda," said Severe. (unhcr.org)