By Sophan Niwamanya apearlnews.com In the wake of Tuesday’s twin bombings in Kampala that left 7 people dead and over 30 others injured, security authorities have come up with measures…
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Females urged to embrace tour guiding
By Sophan Niwamanya apearlnews.com Stakeholders in the tourism industry in Kigezi Sub-region have called for deliberate moves aimed at increasing female involvement in tour guiding in the area. These argue…
Six confirmed dead,33 injured in Kampala explosions
By APN Editorial apearlnews.com Police have confirmed that six people have died while scores have been injured after two explosions rocked Kampala city early today. The explosions went off following…
Parliament suspends sitting over security concerns
By Anthony Kushaba apearlnews.com The parliament of Uganda has today suspended sitting citing security concerns. The move comes barely hours after explosions suspected to be bomb blasts in the Ugandan…
‘Under $1’ test kits available to stop mother-child HIV/syphilis transmission
By APN Editorial apearlnews.com Dual test kits, which cost less than $1, are now available for pregnant women to stem mother-to-child HIV and syphilis transmission, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Monday. The low cost is possible thanks to…
Partial Quarantine for Ntungamo due to suspected FMD
By Anthony Kushaba apearlnews.com Authorities in the southwestern district of Ntungamo have put in place a partial quarantine in Kizaara Parish of Nyarutuntu sub-county after some animals were suspected to…
Authorities investigate the death of over 400 pigs in Ntungamo
By Anthony Kushaba apearlnews.com Authorities in the Southwestern district of Ntungamo are investigating circumstances under which over 400 pigs have died. The authorities say over 150 pigs have suddenly died…
Joint Research Centre and World Health Organization join forces to use behavioral insights for public health
By Editorial apearlnews.com The European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) concluded a Collaborative Research Arrangement that aims to mainstream behavioural insights into public health…
Steven Gerrard to Aston Villa: ‘A gamble with risk on both sides
By BBC sport Aston Villa’s swift and slick appointment of Rangers manager Steven Gerrard as successor to the sacked Dean Smith suggests this was a move that did not require…
Uganda settles for a draw against Kenya
By APN Reporter apearlnews.com The Uganda Cranes have this evening settled for a draw in a FIFA world cup qualifier match played against Kenya. Micheal Olunga scored for Kenya in…