Genetics experts have lauded the government for streamlining deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) testing procedures in the country. This follows what has been widely perceived as a DNA paternity testing crisis in the country. According to health minister Dr Ruth Acheng, this made the public question the validity and integrity of DNA […]
The Minister of Health, Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng has informed parliament that her ministry has no money to deploy over 1900 pre-medical interns. She has clarified to the House that the Shs22.9 billion released by the finance ministry is not for the deployment of pre-medical interns. She, however, says the […]
The head of public health at the Ministry of Health, Dr Daniel Kyabayinze has announced an increase in the number of Covid-19 cases. Kyabayinze says the test positivity rate has risen to 3.5% signalling an upward trend. He has urged health workers and persons aged 50+ years to go for […]
The shadow minister for health, Dr. Timothy Batuwa, has criticised the Ministry of Health’s proposal to allow pre-medical interns who can afford to facilitate their own internship to apply for deployment. According to the Ministry’s permanent secretary, Dr. Diana Atwine, the decision was reached following proposals by parents to allow […]
Doctors under their umbrella body Uganda Medical Association (UMA) have rejected a proposal by the Ministry of Health to allow pre-medical interns who can afford to facilitate their own internship to apply for deployment. The Ministry’s permanent secretary, Dr. Diana Atwine earlier today said the decision was reached upon following […]
