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The Ministry of Health in partnership with USAID have today commissioned the new Mbarara regional referral hospital laboratory.
The Ministry’s Permanent secretary Dr. Diana Atwine and Richard Nelson, the Mission Directorin Uganda for the U.S. Agency for International Development, commissioned the histopathology and research laboratories Center worth 985000USD approximately UGX 3.6billion.
Speaking at the function, the Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital director Dr. Celestine Barigye, said the lab will help in research and preservation of specimens.
Dr Diana Atwine, the Permanent secretary Ministry of health assured the health workers that the government will increase the salaries of the next financial year 2022-2023 asking them to act professionally.
Representatives from Ministry of Health and USAID during the commissioning of the laboratory at Mbarara Referral Hospital on Tuesday.
Speaking as the chief guest Richard Nelson, the Mission Director USAID Uganda called for proper utilization of the facility as they secure more funds to ensure that the facility is put into proper usage.
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The laboratory was constructed by the efforts of USAID through RHITES south west with contractors of COIL Engineering company.
Territorial Police in Kabalagala has arrested 5 suspects identified as Nakaziba Oliver(the owner), Wainawalo Ester, 18, Matovu Patricia, 18, Katusiime Mackline 20, and Atim Ritar, 25 all staff of an online sex and pornographic internet site known as the “Online Module Centre”.
Task teams at Kabalagala Police Division, picked intelligence indicating that Nakaziba rented an Apartment where she lured young teenage girls and young female adults, and exposed their nude photos and erotic dances online in exchange for money.
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Fred Enanga, the Police Spokesperson revealed that the pornographic platform which was one of the most active has since been shut down, pending completion of inquiries.
Enanga warned all sex traffickers and other illegal proprietors of pornography sites, including Child Pornography against live streaming videos of child sexual abuse and exploitation of children.
“It is a crime, which looks profitable to them, but is punishable under the law,” said Enanga.
H.E Felix Tshisekedi, the President of Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has said that there’s no doubt Rwanda supported M23 rebels in clashes in the east of his country that have displaced tens of thousands.
Speaking on Sunday after visiting neighboring Congo-Brazzaville where he met his counterpart Denis Sassou Nguesso, Tshisekedi’s claims on Rwanda’s meddling come as his first in recent times as tensions between the two eastern Africa neighbors continue to rise.
“Rwanda should not mistake our desire for peace with weakness. I hope that Rwanda has learned this lesson because today, it’s clear. There is no doubt Rwanda has supported the M23 to come and attack the DRC,” he said.
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The Government of Rwanda has consistently denied the accusations of backing the rebels adding that it is an internal crisis.
Last Monday, M23 rebels retreated from areas it had captured in the Congolese province of North Kivu. But on Friday it warned that the army was planning renewed attacks against its positions.
This Monday, renewed fighting was registered between the Congolese army and the rebels in Rutshuru area.
Major Willy Ngoma, the M23 spokesperson said the army started bombarding their positions in Jomba area early in the morning.
It is reported that in May, nearly 100,000 people fled their homes as the army clashed with the rebels near Goma town, the provincial capital.
Meanwhile, Angola’s President João Lourenço is organizing a summit between President Tshisekedi and Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame to ease the tensions, his office said last week.
In commemoration of the Mental Health Awareness month, KCB Bank Uganda has held a mental health webinar under the theme Back to Basics.
The webinar was spearheaded by Dr. Dismas Bwesigye, an Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapist and psychotherapist at the National Mental Referral Hospital, Butabika with over 11 years of experience.
Dr Bwesigye enlightened KCB staff on mental health in efforts to help them improve their performance at work and personal lives noting that following the last two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, several people and employees of various organizations have encountered stress, isolation and uncertainty which have taken a toll on their wellbeing.
KCB Bank Uganda Staff Members pose for a photo
Dr. Bwesigye, well known for assessing and treating a wide range of mental conditions including PSTD, panic attacks, anxiety, depression, addictions among others pointed out that some of the mental health conditions may have more than one contributing cause and may co-occur.
“Mental health disorders can be caused by genetics – risk of certain illnesses that exist in the family history, abnormal functioning of brain systems, substance abuse such as cannabis, alcohol or caffeine, social matters such as abuse, neglect, bullying, religion or spirituality,” he said.
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According to Dr. Bwesigye, signs of mental illness differ from individual to individual and the situation and they include; strong feelings of anger, social withdrawal, dramatic changes in eating or sleeping habits, substance use, suicidal thoughts, and numerous unexplained physical ailments are some the most common signs of mental illness in adults, young adults, and adolescents.
“Individuals with these signs are considered clinically depressed and need expert help,” he said.
According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Health (5th Edition), there are over 150 mental disorders which include anxiety disorders, including panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, phobias, depression, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, personality disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, psychotic disorders, among so many others.
He further added that in order for one to prevent and avoid issues arising from poor mental health, they should endeavor to incorporate moderate exercise in their daily routines, avoid toxic people and situations, seek therapy, practice forgiveness, not dwell on past hurts, also remember to laugh. “Laughter is good for the soul,” he emphasized.
Speaking on behalf of the bank, Susan Mugenyi, the HR Business Partner at KCB Bank Uganda, who was also the moderator, commended Dr. Bwesigye for the wonderful insights and urged her workmates to practice the awareness passed on to yield better results in their personal and work lives.
“Here at KCB, we prioritize our health and having this insightful presentation from Dr. Bwesigye has put us in the know about the importance of being mentally aware to make sure that we are always in the right state of mind. We will make sure to incorporate exercise, good feeding and adequate sleep as advised to prevent the occurrence of these mental health issues and achieve performance” she concluded.
In an effort to strengthen business ties and the working relationship between Uganda and South Sudan, the speaker of the National Assembly of South Sudan, Rt. Hon. Jemma Nunu Kemba, has today paid a visit to her Ugandan Counterpart, Rt. Hon. Anita Among.
Hon. Among revealed that Hon. Kemba visited Uganda for a benchmarking trip where the two discussed about strengthening the relationship between the two countries.
Hon. Among hosts Hon. Kemba for a discussion in her office.
“South Sudan is a strategic business Partner of Uganda and it is in our interest that we keep the relationship cordial,” said Among through her Twitter handle.
Hon. Among takes Hon. Kemba for a tour of the Chambers of Parliament of Uganda as part of the tradition.
Among added that it is refreshing to hear that the people of South Sudan appreciate Uganda for the role it played in their Liberation struggle and for hosting the troubled country’s asylum seekers in Uganda during the war.
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“I reiterated to her our Commitment to promoting closer working ties between the female Speakers and all Speakers of the East African Community so that we can achieve our aspirations together. We are without doubt one people,” said Among.
Rt Hon. Jemma is one of the guests who will be in Uganda for State of the Nation Address slated June 7th 2022.
A teacher trainee who has been doing his mandatory teaching practice is undergoing investigation on allegations of impregnating 24 students, four female teachers and the headmistress.
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It is reported that the teacher trainee was doing Teaching Practice in one of the Basic Schools in the Asokore Mampong Municipality in Ashanti Region, in Ghana where he impregnated 24 of his learners, four female teachers and the headmistress in addition.
The trainee was nabbed after his relationship with the headmistress went public.
It is alleged that the teacher trainee is a level 400 student-teacher from a popular College of Education in the Western Region of Ghana.
The Asokore Mampong Municipal Police Command are said to have arrested the said trainee to assist in investigations, after a report was made to them.
Ghana Education Service and Ghana Tertiary Education Commission, GTEC rules on Teaching Practice, prohibit student-teachers from misconducting themselves in ways that do not augur well for the smooth running of schools.
To this end, manuals such as Supported Teaching in Schools, National Teaching Council Teacher Engagement, and National Teaching Standards were among others developed to guide their Practice.
Hundreds of believers have today gathered at St. Paul Kazo Catholic Parish, Kazo Town Council, Kazo District to commemorate the Uganda Martyrs Day 2022.
Rev. Fr Braise Ndyabangira, who led the mass told the believers that to endure persecution with the energy and supernatural power(Holy spirit) like that of the celebrated martyrs in order to receive prizes from the Lord.
Hundreds of believers gather at Kazo Catholic Parish for Martyrs Day Celebrations.
He told believers that the lives of the persecuted Innocent believers are celebrated and that everyone should bear in his or her heart that he/she can become a martyr with Faith.
Father Ndyabangira noted that some cases of today’s local persecution include; Hatred, Domestic Violence, and Prolonged Sickness among others. He however told to the Church that the ones who endure these kinds of persecutions shall prosper and overcome every situation.
He further urged the church to pray constantly because there are people the same kind of ignorance and arrogance of a man like Kabaka Mwanga II, the then Kabaka of Buganda Kingdom.
From the start of his reign in 1884, King Mwanga II, viewed foreign missionaries as a great threat to his kingdom and power. He expelled missionaries and threatened converts to renounce their new faith or face execution.
On June 3rd 1886, 32 young men were burned to death at Namugongo for their refusal to renounce Christianity. They were a combination of Anglican and Catholic converts. In total, 23 Anglican and 22 Catholic converts to Christianity were executed between January 31st 1885 and January 27th 1887.
Mwanga’s actions led to a British backed revolution which overthrew the King in 1888. Mwanga negotiated with the British and in exchange for handing over some of his sovereignty to the British East Africa Company, the British helped reinstate Mwanga to the throne in 1889. In 1897, he was disposed and he converted to Anglican while in exile.
In 1920, the Catholic Church beatified the 22 Catholic martyrs and in 1964, they were canonized as Saints of the universal Church.
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Each year Uganda Martyrs Day attracts millions of pilgrims with many coming from beyond Uganda flock Namugongo in commemoration of the martyrs in form of prayers, pilgrimage, merry making and singing praises.
George Bakunda, the Ibanda district resident commissioner (RDC) has advised proprietors of entertainment places, businesses like mobile phone vendors and church leaders in Ibanda, to stop playing uncontrolled music through loudspeakers because that noise violates other people’s rights to a quiet environment and decent sleep.
The RDC who was addressing a stakeholders’ meeting at his office, added that if the night economy endangers security and the environment in Ibanda, the authorities will have to come in and apprehend the culprits including facing arrest and prosecution.
Bakunda explained that the noisy environment has aided many thefts, break-ins and other crimes to be committed in Ibanda town since the criminals strike unnoticed.
Philbert Waibi, the Ibanda district Police commander (DPC) said the intervention by the security follows numerous complaints from the public over the noise produced by churches, device vending shops, entertainment places like bars and night clubs, among others.
“However, we want to work together to ensure harmony and peace for everyone. At times, you find a single person in a church praying amid high levels of noise from loudspeakers. Your activities and business should not trample on the rights of other people,” Waibi told the meeting.
The meeting was attended by church leaders, the business community in Ibanda, Ibanda Municipal Division chairperson, and security personnel, among others.
Thousands of royal supporters embraced the brilliant sunshine as they lined on the streets of London on Thursday to celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee.
Millions of people across Britain and the world are expected to join the festivities in honour of the 96-year-old, for four days of pomp, parties and parades to mark her record-breaking 70 years on the British throne.
According to the government, Queen Elizabeth II has reigned for longer than any of her predecessors.
In a statement released by the Queen, she expressed gratitude to everyone who has been involved in convening communities, families, neighbours and friends to mark my Platinum Jubilee, in the United Kingdom and across the Commonwealth.
“I continue to be inspired by the goodwill shown to me, and hope that the coming days will provide an opportunity to reflect on all that has been achieved during the last 70 years, as we look to the future with confidence and enthusiasm,” read the statement in part.
The Royals; Sophie and Edward appear on Parade along The Mall under horse power during the Platinum Jubilee celebrations for Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II, in London.The Royals; Camilla and Catherine appear on Parade along The Mall under horse power during the Platinum Jubilee celebrations for Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II, in London.The Royals; George, Louis & Charlotte appear on Parade along The Mall under horse power during the Platinum Jubilee celebrations for Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II, in London.Families and friends gathered on the main grand roads running up to Buckingham Palace, cheering the regimental marching bands, waving Union flags and wearing paper crowns.
Although Prince Andrew, 62, will not be attending events celebrating Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee this weekend after he tested positive for COVID-19, Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, have flown to the UK from their home in California to attend the festivities.
The Parliamentary health committee in the 11th parliament has today visited Kazo Health Centre IV in Kazo district to assess the conditions under which the facility is operating.
The committee led by Hon. Joel Ssebikali, the Ntwetwe County MP who doubles as the deputy chairperson of the committee, has observed that the condition found at the facility is fairly good as the Medics are not on strike and the sanitation is fair.
The committee however observed that the mortuary is not up to the required standard, and the theatre needs to be worked on, the OPD accommodates a large number of patients yet its small, some buildings are small, some workers of the facility rent outside, there is a lack of Ambulance, and that the facility needs to be improved to a district hospital level among others.
Ssebikali assured the residents of Kazo district that he will make sure that these problems are reported on the floor of parliament.
Hon Dr. Ninkusiima JohnPaul, the Ibanda South county legislator and Hon.Francis Zaake Butebi, the Mityana Municipality legislator who were also part of the committee promised to give reports about the conditions of government health facilities found in the South western region of Uganda.
Al Hajji Umar Mawiya Lule, the Kazo district Resident District commissioner (RDC) applauded the parliamentary team for the surprise visit and noted that this gives the people of Kazo a ray of Hope that Health services are going to be improved.
