Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1712 EAT on Wednesday 4 February 2026 KAMPALA — Over the weekend, news emerged that could transform the future of one of the world’s most neglected diseases. The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has granted a groundbreaking patent to Dei BioPharma Ltd, a Ugandan biotechnology company…
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Why Reducing Salt in Foods Can Help Curb High Blood Pressure
By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1512 EAT on Wednesday 4 February 2026 Reducing the amount of salt in everyday foods could lead to significant declines in high blood pressure — a key driver of heart disease and stroke — according to a new study published in the journal Hypertension. Researchers analysed data from modelling…
Government Officials Urge Bobi Wine to End Hiding and Return to Uganda Amid Political Tensions
Updated by Erick Kikomeko at 1706 EAT on Tuesday 3 February 2026 KAMPALA — Opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, widely known as Bobi Wine, reportedly left Uganda and crossed into a neighboring East African country about a week ago, according to sources familiar with the matter. Government officials, however, have firmly denied claims that the…
Silence, Fear, and the Cost to Uganda’s HIV Fight
By Adam Bukenya | Saturday, January 31st, 2026 Uganda’s fight against HIV has come a long way. Today, more people know their status, treatment is widely available, and many who once feared the virus now live long, productive lives. But beneath this progress lies a quieter challenge—one that statistics alone cannot explain. Healthcare workers say HIV does…
Donors Gain Growing Influence Over Uganda’s Health Sector as Government Steps Back
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1829 EAT on Wednesday 28 January 2026 History shows that little good comes from pursuing short-term gains by mortgaging a nation’s future—especially when that future is tied to the health and data of its own people. This cautionary lesson is reflected in a memorandum of understanding signed between…
Uganda’s Health Care System on the Rise: Innovations, Challenges, and Hope for the Future
By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1728 EAT On Tuesday 27 January 2026 Kampala, Uganda – Uganda’s health care system is evolving rapidly, blending innovation, resilience, and community-driven solutions to meet the needs of millions. From bustling city hospitals to rural clinics, the story of health care in Uganda is one of progress, determination, and…
Uganda Secures Third Spot in Absa Africa Financial Markets Index
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1711 EAT on Tuesday 27 January 2026 Uganda Climbs to Third Place in Absa Africa Financial Markets Index 2025Uganda has surged to third place in the 2025 Absa Africa Financial Markets Index, reflecting significant progress in its financial sector. The index, which evaluates financial market development across 23…
Uganda’s Internet Shutdown: Slashed Incomes and Gamers Forced to Go Cold Turkey
Updated by Erick Kikomeko at 1213 EAT on Thursday 22 January 2026 Mobile money agent Mirembe Tracy’s business in Kampala, Uganda’s bustling capital, was thrown into disarray when the government implemented an internet shutdown during last week’s highly contested general election. “All withdrawals were disconnected,” Tracy tells the BBC, noting that she earns nearly all…
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