The ministry of health together with the Uganda blood transfusion services is set to hold the 11th congress of the African society for blood transfusion aimed at sharing insights on how to make blood safe and available in Africa. To this, a delegation led by the president of the Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies Prof. Aaron Tobian had an engagement with the UBBS.

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District chairpersons in the Lango sub-region, including Lira, Alebtong, Dokolo, and Kore, have asked the government to increase funding for water and sanitation to improve water access in the area. Led by the Lira LC 5 chairperson, Okello Orik, they also asked the government to reassess the water map in the areas, as several towns have emerged and the population has expanded. This request was made during the launch of a water and sanitation project by SNV Uganda, covering the four districts in the Lango region. #NTVNews #NTVTonight #NTVWeekendEdition Subscribe to Our Channel For more news visit http://www.ntv.co.ug Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/ntvuganda Connect with us on Messenger via m.me/NTVUganda

The Minister of Health Dr Jane Ruth Aceng has received ICT Equipment worth 62,000 Euros for disease surveillance donated by EU & BMZ to be coordinated by Intergovernmental Authority on Development - IGAD. Aceng noted that the ICT equipment donated will elevate data management practices, making disease surveillance more efficient and streamlined. Aceng made the remarks during handover ceremony of ICT equipment that will be distributed to various border points.

The educational landscape nationwide is undergoing a transformative shift with innovative approaches introduced by organizations like Riverflow International. This initiative is revolutionizing the teaching and learning experiences in schools, particularly in the science and other study disciplines, by providing practical materials.

The Center for Occupational Safety and Health has initiated a campaign to educate students on fire extinguishing techniques, starting with MTG Junior School. The campaign aims to tour various schools across the country to raise awareness about fire safety.

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Uganda Alcohol Industries Association has urged Parliament to put up strict laws that will govern illicit alcohol. These attribute the challenges of alcohol abuse raised from the Alcoholic Drinks control bill 2023, to un regulated Alcohol.

Environmentalists in Entebbe, Wakiso, are calling for more efforts to protect the environment against pollution and litter that continues to degrade it. According to them, Entebbe town, being the major entry point to Uganda, needs attention to sanitation right from the airport. They were handing over trash bins to UWEC. #NTVNews #NTVTonight #NTVWeekendEdition Subscribe to Our Channel For more news visit http://www.ntv.co.ug Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/ntvuganda Connect with us on Messenger via m.me/NTVUganda

The issue of counterfeit and substandard goods remains a fixture in Uganda’s retail market. Some industry players are now proposing safeguards to address this problem once and for all. Meanwhile, the online retail sector is growing, but concerns over the cost of the internet seem to be a real issue. #NTVNews #NTVTonight #NTVWeekendEdition Subscribe to Our Channel For more news visit http://www.ntv.co.ug Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/ntvuganda Connect with us on Messenger via m.me/NTVUganda

A solar power plant is being constructed along Kabulasoke-Nkonge in Mubende District. The plant will supply solar-generated electricity to the national grid, pushing the country’s grid-connected solar portfolio to 80.6 megawatts. Residents are pleased as it will enable them to connect power to their homes. The power plant, funded by the Uganda Development Bank, is being constructed by Xsabo Group. #NTVNews #NTVTonight #NTVWeekendEdition Subscribe to Our Channel For more news visit http://www.ntv.co.ug Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/ntvuganda Connect with us on Messenger via m.me/NTVUganda

Members of the Mbale District Roads Committee have asked the Works Ministry to release the balance of Shs 500 million, part of the Shs 1 billion earmarked by the government to rehabilitate feeder roads in the district. The committee members were inspecting the stalled works on various roads and are requesting that the budget for all roads be raised to Shs 5 billion from the current Shs 1 billion. #NTVNews #NTVTonight #NTVWeekendEdition Subscribe to Our Channel For more news visit http://www.ntv.co.ug Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/ntvuganda Connect with us on Messenger via m.me/NTVUganda

The National Forestry Authority and other partners have restored 500 hectares of Kagombe Central Forest Reserve in Kagadi District. According to the National Forestry Authority Range Manager, Budongo Systems Range in Bunyoro Sub Region, Boaz Basigirenda, Kagombe Central Forest reserve covers 17,751 hectares, 80% of which had been depleted by encroachers. However, 60% of the forest has now been restored. #NTVNews #NTVTonight #NTVWeekendEdition Subscribe to Our Channel For more news visit http://www.ntv.co.ug Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/ntvuganda Connect with us on Messenger via m.me/NTVUganda

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The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among has called on Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) to clear the over 4 months wage arrears owed to the casual laborers within the City. This comes after these cleaners stormed parliament Led by the speaker to the KCCA council zahara luyirika , kampala members of parliament ,lordmayor elias lukwago,councillors among others , to demonstrate the delayed payment and lay their petion to the speaker.

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