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WHO says Ebola outbreak not "pandemic emergency"
GENEVA | Xinhua | The risk of the Ebola epidemic is "high at the national and regional levels, and low at the global level," and the situation is not a "pandemic emergency," the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday. Speaking at a press conference, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that a WHO Emergency … The post WHO says Ebola outbreak not "pandemic emergency" appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@allafrica Wed, 20 May 2026 18:21:49
DFCU Appoints Margaret Karume As Second Executive Director
[Nile Post] DFCU Bank has appointed seasoned banker Margaret Karume as its second executive director, in a move aimed at strengthening value creation for customers, shareholders and other stakeholders.
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@uplandMedia Wed, 20 May 2026 19:00:09
U.S. indicts Cubas Raúl Castro for murder over downing of planes in 1996
Former Cuban leader Raúl Castro was indicted by a U.S. grand jury in connection with the Cuban militarys fatal downing of two planes in 1996 — an escalation in the U.S. pressure campaign against the Cuban government.
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@allafrica Wed, 20 May 2026 18:21:49
Climate Change Hits Farmers Hard in Bukomansimbi
[Nile Post] Farmers in Bukomansimbi District are counting losses following prolonged dry spells, heavy rains and unpredictable weather patterns that have severely affected agricultural production in the area.
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@allafrica Wed, 20 May 2026 18:21:50
US Imposes Ebola-Related Travel Restrictions On Uganda, DRC and South Sudan
[Nile Post] The United States government has imposed travel restrictions on people coming from Uganda, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and South Sudan following the outbreak of Ebola in the region.
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@allafrica Wed, 20 May 2026 18:21:50
Stanbic, ATC Launch Digital Hubs to Power Uganda's Next Generation
[Nile Post] Stanbic Bank Uganda and ATC Uganda have unveiled a strategic partnership to establish Digital Community spaces focused on equipping youth with practical technology and financial skills.
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@allafrica Wed, 20 May 2026 18:21:50
Nche Calls for Competency-Based Health Training
[Nile Post] The Executive Director of the National Council for Higher Education, Prof Mary Okwakol, has called for major reforms in nursing and midwifery training, saying Uganda's health education system must shift from exam-oriented learning to competency-based training that produces work-ready graduates.
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@allafrica Wed, 20 May 2026 18:21:51
Police Arrest Man Over Wife's Fatal Panga Attack
[Nile Post] Police in Mubende District have arrested a man accused of brutally killing his wife following a domestic disagreement that allegedly arose after the woman declined his request for intimacy.
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@allafrica Wed, 20 May 2026 17:51:33
Security Forces Back Eviction of Car Dealers From Jinja Road Reserve in Kyambogo, Nakawa
[Nile Post] The Ministry of Works and Transport, supported by the Uganda Police Force and the military, has carried out an operation to evict car dealers and roadside businesses operating within the Jinja Road reserve in Kyambogo, Banda and Nakawa.
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@allafrica Wed, 20 May 2026 17:51:34
Teso Divided As Anita Among Corruption Probe Sparks Emotional Reactions
[Nile Post] A somber mood engulfed Bukedea District chambers on Monday as residents, local leaders and political supporters reacted to ongoing corruption and money laundering investigations involving former Speaker of Parliament Anita Among.
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26-Year-Old Man Dies After Alleged Bar Assault in Apaa Township
[Nile Post] Adjumani District Police have launched investigations into a murder case following the death of a 26-year-old man who was allegedly assaulted during a violent altercation at a bar in Apaa Township, Itirikwa Sub-county.
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@allafrica Wed, 20 May 2026 17:51:35
Boda Riders in Bukomansimbi Battle Rising Costs, Poor Roads and Daily Risks to Survive
[Nile Post] In the busy trading centres and dusty feeder roads of Bukomansimbi District, boda boda riders have become an essential part of daily transport, connecting villages to markets, schools and health facilities.
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Kabale Leaders Sworn in, Pledge to Intensify Fight Against Corruption
[Nile Post] Kabale District LC5 Chairperson Denis Nzeirwe Ndyomugyenyi and newly elected district councillors were sworn into office on Monday during a ceremony held at the Kabale District headquarters grounds.
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Service Cops, ITC launch insurance innovation hub
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Service Cops Limited has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Insurance Training College to establish the ITC–Service Cops Innovation Hub, an initiative aimed at driving digital transformation, innovation, and skills development within Uganda's insurance and financial services sector. The partnership, announced in Kampala on May 19, seeks to bridge the … The post Service Cops, ITC launch insurance innovation hub appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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