Civil Society members in the health sector are calling for the imposition of a higher tax on alcohol products to curb their consumption among the population.

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The Civil Aviation Authority has called upon the government and other stakeholders to support and train young people in aviation-related courses to boost the country’s human resources in the industry.

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The Miss Uganda Foundation, in collaboration with StarTimes Uganda, has launched the Miss Uganda beauty pageant for the 2024 Edition, under the theme 'True Ugandan beauty.'

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Police have reported the arrest of two individuals following the failed attempted robbery at Equity Bank in Soroti.

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Locals in Teso have expressed strong support for the Anti-Counterfeit Goods Bill 2023, advocating for a 10-year imprisonment term for individuals involved in counterfeit products.

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The Bishop-elect of Gulu Archdiocese and Apostolic Administrator of Nebbi Diocese, Raphael P'mony Wokorach, has announced the return of the relics of the Uganda Martyrs from the Vatican in Rome to Uganda.

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Kiberu Sirajje They link excessive alcohol consumption to the rise in non-communicable diseases like cancer and diabetes, believing that reducing alcohol intake could lead to a decrease in these health issues. \

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The government with support from development partners is financing climate change adaptation at the local level through grants.

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As they mark sixty years of operation in Uganda, Uganda Baati, a company specializing in building solutions, says they have noted tremendous growth in markets across Africa, particularly in fast-growing economies in East Africa and South Africa.

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This is hoped to build the needed human resource capacity as regional airports expand.

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The Equal Opportunities Commission has urged the Ministry of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development to review the distribution of sub-counties and exercise caution in creating new districts and local government entities.

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Farmers in the Serere have raised concern over the limited impact of the NASA Research Institute (NASA RI) and the redundancy of a soil testing machine that was meant to boost agricultural production.

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Traders in Bugiri are concerned over the new Anti-Counterfeit Goods Bill, 2023. They fear that the implementation of this bill could result in higher prices in the market.

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Police in Hoima has warned families to seek help from the Family Protection Unit to resolve disagreements instead of resorting to violence.

This is after a husband was arrested for assaulting his wife, leaving her nursing injuries at a health facility.

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The Uganda Prisons Spokesperson, Frank Baine, has refuted claims that Mathew Kanyamunyu, the prime suspect in the murder of former child rights social worker Kenneth Akena, bribed to secure his release.

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The Batwa community has expressed concerns about being excluded from accessing sex education. This issue was raised during a stakeholders meeting organized by the Local Sustainable Communities Organization.

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