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Source BBC. South Korea has stopped broadcasting propaganda via loudspeakers along the border with North Korea, ahead of top-level talks later this week. The South has dozens of loudspeakers along the border area, which blast everything from K-pop music to critical news reports of the North. The broadcasts can be heard by the North’s troops stationed along the border and civilians in the area. Seoul said turning them off would help set the tone for Friday’s talks. North Korea has its own system of speakers along the border, playing reports critical of Seoul and its allies. It’s not yet known…

By Acaye Henry. With First Lady Janet, we hosted Uganda’s contingent that has just returned from the Commonwealth Games in Australia, to a luncheon at State House Entebbe. I congratulate the young people who got six medals for Uganda. These are Joshua Cheptegei, Stella Chesang, Mercyline Chelangat, Solomon Mutai and Juma Miiro. These are NRM children. Mutai, at 26, is the oldest of them. Some people have been writing that we are harvesting where we did not sow. That these children are getting medals by miracle. That is not true. The last time Uganda did well in Commonwealth Games was…

By  URN. National Drug Authority-NDA has closed Friecca Pharmacy in Wandegeya, a Kampala suburb for allegedly operating without a license. “Friecca Pharmacy located in Wandegeya; Kampala has been operating without a license issued by the Authority contrary to section 14 of the National Drug Authority Act Chapter 206 of the laws of Uganda. We wish to reassure the public that the pharmacy will open as soon as a 2018 license is obtained,” reads NDA’s statement in part. Adding that; “The authority remains committed to ensuring safe, efficacious and good quality drugs are available to the population of Uganda at all times.” NDA…

SOURCE BBC North Korean leader Kim Jong-un says he has suspended all missile tests and will shut down a nuclear test site. “From 21 April, North Korea will stop nuclear tests and launches of intercontinental ballistic missiles,” the country’s state news agency said. Mr Kim said further tests were unnecessary because Pyongyang’s nuclear capabilities had been “verified”. The surprise announcement comes as North Korea prepares for historic talks with South Korea and the US. Mr Kim is due to meet his South Korean counterpart Moon Jae-in next week for the first inter-Korean summit in over a decade, and US President…

Story by URN. The Inspector General of Police Martin Okoth Ochola has described Muhammad Kirumira, the former Buyende District Police Commander as an officer lacking discipline. Okoth said that Kirumira’s conduct is unbecoming and “actually requires him to be tried in hell.” Ochola made the statement during a meeting with members of the defense committee of Parliament today. He said that the officer had been given a benefit of doubt, but he continues to take advantage of media presence to become comical. Ochola’s remarks came after Kalungu West MP Joseph Ssewungu questioned the running battles involving police and journalists during…

CHOGM 2019 should address plight of girls, women – Kadaga The Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga, has called on Heads of State of the Commonwealth Member Countries to suggest a way forward on protection of the rights of women and girls especially in developing countries. “For CHOGM 2019, the Heads of State should be asked to report among themselves on how far they have gone with combatting violence and achieving SDGs,” Kadaga said. The Speaker made the remarks on , 18 April 2018, the third day of the Fourth Commonwealth Women’s Forum that sought to discuss issues which Commonwealth…

Develop post conflict reconstruction strategies- Akol Kilak North Member of Parliament, Hon. Anthony Akol, has called on the World Bank to consider developing post-conflict reconstruction strategies that could help change lives of people affected by war throughout the world. Speaking at the 2018 Global Parliamentary Conference at the World Bank Headquarters in Washington DC on Tuesday, 17 April 2018, Akol said that the Bank has been fundamental in helping countries to end wars and insurgencies in the world but they have always neglected the element of post war reconstruction. The World Bank intervenes in conflict areas but once peace is…

By Adiga Julius Make Cancer Screening Mandatory – Dr Orem The Uganda Cancer Institute wants government to make cancer screening a mandatory policy for all Ugandans, as part of efforts to reduce cases of cancer in the country. Appearing before Parliament’s health committee, the director of the institute, Dr. Jackson Orem said that though the institute has severally promoted awareness on cancer prevention, many people are reluctant to screen for cancer.  “It should actually be mandatory for a certain age group or profession to undergo cancer screening at least once in a lifetime. That will help us curb cancer early…

Novartis renews commitment to malaria elimination, investing USD 100 million research and develop next-generation antimalarials Over the next five years, as part of its commitment, Novartis will invest more than USD 100 million to advance research and development of next-generation treatments to combat emerging resistance to artemisinin and other currently used antimalarial s Company to invest more than USD 100 million to advance research and development of new antimalarials over the next five years Commitment includes expanding access to pediatric antimalarials and implementing capacity-building programs to contribute to the WHO’s target of reducing malaria-related child mortality by at least 90% by…

The Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga, has said there is a need to change the education curriculum so that children can be trained to appreciate gender parity at a young age. Kadaga made the remarks while speaking at a meeting under the Commonwealth Women’s Forum in London, United Kingdom ahead of the 2018 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting. “There’s also a need for voter education so that the electorate can appreciate the need to improve the percentage of women in leadership positions,” Kadaga said. Tuesday, 17…

In an effort to  eliminate Cholera in Uganda, Ministry of Health is set to roll out the Oral Cholera Vaccine (OCV) in Cholera prone districts. According to press release to the media ,the Ministry  health announce that the districts cholera hotpots that are set to benefit from the process include ,Hoima, Buliisa, Pakwach, Nebbi, Kasese, Ntoroko, Zombo, Moyo, Busia, Namayingo and Arua. According the  vaccination will be done in a phased manner as follows,Phase I: Hoima District in May 2018, Phase I: Hoima District in May 2018,Phase II: Buliisa, Pakwach and Nebbi in July 2018,Phase III: Kasese, Ntoroko, Zombo, Moyo,…

Story by URN. he government has not provided funding for a referendum on the extension of the presidential term of office from the current five to seven years. At least 263 billion Shillings is required by the Electoral Commission to conduct the referendum in the financial year 2018/2019. The need for a referendum arose out of constitutional amendments that were approved by parliament in December 2017.  They included the extension of the term of office for all elective positions from five to seven years and lifting the cap on the presidential age. Although the decision was finalized for legislators and local government…

Source BBC . Manchester City won the Premier League title as Manchester United’s shock 1-0 home defeat by West Brom confirmed their rivals as champions. Second-place United are now 16 points behind Pep Guardiola’s side with only five games left to play. It is City’s third title in seven seasons and a fifth top-flight crown – their first under the Spaniard in his second campaign in charge. They have dominated the title race, scoring 93 goals and losing just twice. The Premier League title is the 24th trophy of the former Barcelona and Bayern Munich boss’ managerial career. The 47-year-old…

By URN. The Fourth Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (Africa Region) Youth Parliament has today opened in Kampala. The meeting hosted by the parliament of Uganda has attracted over 200 delegates from all the 19 common wealth African countries including Tanzania, South Africa, Nigeria, Mauritius, Malawi, Zambia, Uganda, Kenya and others. The meeting held under the theme ‘Securing a better future for Africa: Role of the Youth’ was officially opened today at Hotel Africana and it will be meeting at the Parliament Building up to April19.  It is to inform the agenda of the regional conference to be held in Botswana in…

Merck Foundation engages policymakers to define interventions to improve access to regulated and cost effective Fertility Care in Africa and Developing Countries  Merck Foundation , the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA, Germany , in partnership with the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO), conducted ‘Merck More Than a Mother’ panel at their Regional conference 2018, in Dubai. Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation stated during the panel discussion, “Through ‘Merck More than a Mother’, we want to bring the healthcare providers, policy makers, academia, women leaders, media, and artists together to define the interventions to break the infertility…