Opinion Archives

Everyone MUST engage in production for Uganda to develop without World Bank

By Akampa Tanbull Well, as I write this, the talk of the Nation on streets, bars, arcades, Parliament, State House, and media...

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Makerere University outlines its role in Parish Development Model

Makerere University has educated us in administrative law and outlined the various punishments available to lawbreakers, especially in criminal law. The LCV...

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Continuous viral load monitoring for HIV-positive patients is essential

By Aisha Naava and Lilian Nuwabaine Of recent, we received a client with several opportunistic infections which were life-threatening. We went ahead...

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TECHNOLOGY: How 5G compares to 4G and Fiber networks

By Yasin Ramadhan Connectivity has inevitably become a basic need across all spheres of life today. In the fast-paced world of technology,...

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The Untouchables: Impunity delaying services and disheartening citizens

By Arthur Nuwagaba Mirama Since commencing my work with the Office of the National Chairman – NRM (ONC) Kyambogo, I have had...

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How frequent breastfeeding can delay pregnancy for a woman

Globally, it is a well-known fact that breastfeeding suppresses a woman’s fertility in the early months after delivery. However, many women do...

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Dear Africa, where is the love our forefathers passed onto us, why preach evil & praise enmity?

By Hajjat Namyalo Hadija – ONC Head Recently, I was watching a show on Britain Got Talent and one old man who...

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Polypharmacy in patients with chronic illnesses

By Ezra Tumusime Polypharmacy, also known as polypragmasia, refers to multiple drug consumption or excessive use of medication without indication. According to...

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Breastmilk: The Liquid gold for every child’s perfect life

Interestingly, we cannot talk about breast milk without talking about breastfeeding. Looking at this from the oldest book ever known, the Bible....

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Addressing Neo-Colonialism: African Leaders must unite for a prosperous and self-sufficient Africa

By Nuwagaba Arthur Mirama During the concluded African-Russian summit, many African leaders spoke ill of neo-colonialists – the West, accusing them of...

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FARUK KIRUNDA: I smell another rat in visa business

Uganda is under attack from many corners and some fellow Ugandans are working with our foreign enemies. For a long time, Uganda...

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DR IAN CLARKE: The difference between caring and respect

‘The world is changing quickly, and I need to stay ahead of it.’ I read this statement and was struck by how...

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Multiple sexual partnerships and the burden of STIs among university students

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) pose a formidable public health challenge globally, and Uganda is no exception. Despite concerted efforts to curb their...

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Teeth Grinding: What you need to know

By Brian Nambale Many parents ask more frequently about teeth grinding in their children; this is what you need to know advice/...

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ANDREW MWENDA: The tragedy of Uganda’s opposition

The opposition in Uganda claim to have a broad strategic objective: to end dictatorship, incompetence, corruption, human rights abuses and build political...

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The epidemic of male infertility: Key actions to consider

By Sande E Oundo When people talk about infertility or the couple goes to a doctor the usual suspect is often the...

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OP-ED: Museveni’s directive on Govt adverts threatens Uganda’s media freedom

By Busiinge Aggrey Today, I write with deep concern regarding the recent presidential directive to channel all government advertising through the Uganda...