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Standard Chartered employees to access minimum 20-week parental leave benefit

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Standardised enhanced global parental leave drives inclusion irrespective of gender, relationship status or how a child comes to permanently join an employee’s family 20 September 2023, Uganda, Kampala – Standard Chartered recently announced the rollout of enhanced global parental leave benefits that will also benefit its employees in Uganda, effective 1 September […]

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Mp Segirinya returns to Uganda from Netherlands Hospital

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Kawempe North Member of Parliament Mr. Muhammad Ssegirinya returned to Uganda recently, after being discharged from Amsterdam Universities Medische Central Hospital, Netherlands, where he has been receiving treatment. The legislator has been hospitalized since August after his health worsened, months after being released from prison. Ssegirinya, who arrived at Entebbe International Airport was received by

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Paul Pogba: Former Man United midfielder ‘tests positive’ in doping tests, reports say

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Turin, ITALY: Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has allegedly tested positive for the use of testosterone, according to multiple reports in Italy. The French International, his club Juventus, the Serie A or the Italian Football Federation have not yet confirmed the news or made any statements. The 30-year-old midfielder is said to have been found

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Saudi Fund rescues Uganda Heart Institute with $30 Million Loan Project

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The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) Chief Executive Officer Sultan Al-Marshad, signed a new development loan agreement worth USD $30 million with the Minister of Finance Planning and Economic Development of the Republic of Uganda, Matia Kasaija, to fund the construction and equipping of the Uganda Heart Institute Project, through SFD. The signing ceremony on

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Futurize and AstraZeneca unveil FuturizeU: the first-of-its-kind healthcare incubator across Africa

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FuturizeU, the first-ever incubator across SSA, empowers university-led startups from idea to launch HANNESBURG, South Africa, September 11, 2023/ — Earlier today, Futurize and AstraZeneca (www.AstraZeneca.com) officially announced the launch of Futurize’s new pioneering HealthTech incubator program, FuturizeU. In collaboration with AstraZeneca, through the A.Catalyst Network, and co-funded by Bristol Myers Squibb, the program will run from September 12 to November

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‘Strong’ Celine Dion doing ‘everything to recover’ after devastating stiff-person syndrome diagnosis

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Celine Dion was diagnosed with stiff-person syndrome (Picture: WireImage) Celine Dion’s sister has spoken out over her health, following her devastating diagnosis with stiff-person syndrome. The My Heart Will Go On singer was forced to take a step back from the spotlight to focus on her recovery last year, canceling her upcoming tour dates and scheduled performances.

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What you missed at the Rotary Cancer Run 2023

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Participants at the Starting point during the Rotary Cancer Run 2023.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates. Hannah Karema Miss Uganda 2023-24 (R) with the Managing Director Of Miss Uganda limited Brendah Nanyonjo. The much anticipated Rotary Cancer Run returned on Sunday for its 12th edition this year. It took place on the 27th of August 2023,

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Relief as Speaker Among’s Hospital, Nursing School take shape

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Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has established a teaching hospital in Bukedea District in a bid to bring specialised medical services closer to the people. Located in Bukedea Town Council, about 33 kilometres along Mbale-Kumi highway, the hospital, which is nearing completion, shall offer specialised and general treatment for various health conditions on top of

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Lubaga Hospital Takes the Leap: Prepared to Offer Organ Transplant Services

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Ugandans who have previously incurred significant expenses for organ transplants abroad can now find solace as the country inaugurates comparable services within its borders. During the inauguration ceremony of the Dr. Rita Moser Transplant Theatre at Lubaga Hospital, valued at Shs1 billion, Dr. Henry Mwebesa, the Director General of Health Services in the Ministry of

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Mulago Women’s Hospital operating under 50 per cent staffing

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The Mulago Specialised Women and Neonatal Hospital is operating at less than 50 per cent of its established staff structure, members of the Committee on Health have learnt. The committee, that was on an oversight visit to the hospital on Wednesday, 19 July 2023, pledged to engage the finance ministry to allocate funds for the

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