New obstetric theatre underway at Mbale Hospital to improve maternal care

New obstetric theatre underway at Mbale Hospital to improve maternal care MBALE, Uganda (UG STANDARD) — Mbale Regional Referral Hospital has ...

President Museveni meets with Dr. Matthias Magoola, CEO of Dei Biopharma Ltd, and team to discuss their innovative projects, including over 100 patents filed for treatments of diseases like cancer, HIV, and Alzheimer's.

Museveni applauds Dei Biopharma Founder Dr. Magoola over US patent for cancer treatment

by MANFRED TUMUSIIME | UG STANDARD REPORTER

13/04/2025

President Museveni meets with Dr. Matthias Magoola, CEO of Dei Biopharma Ltd, and team to discuss their innovative projects, including ...

Ms Polyne Nabwire, Head of Programs at Family Medical Point addressing Entebbe Girls Secondary School students on Saturday

A Brighter Future for All! FMP empowers Entebbe girls through education and healthcare

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

10/03/2025

Ms Polyne Nabwire, Head of Programs at Family Medical Point addressing Entebbe Girls Secondary School students on Saturday ENTEBBE - In the ...

Dr. Matthias Magoola, the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Dei Group of Companies, acknowledged and thanked the assistance of President Museveni for supporting Ugandan scientists despite the difficulties faced by them bringing innovation to Uganda.

Ugandan scientist secures US patent for ground-breaking cancer treatment

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

12/02/2025

Dr. Matthias Magoola, the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Dei Group of Companies, acknowledged and thanked the assistance of ...

His Royal Highness Omukuka III Jude Mike Mudoma, Azhar Sundhoo, CEO of C-Care Uganda, and other dignitaries cut a cake to mark the official launch of C-Care's state-of-the-art facility in Mbale, Uganda.

C-Care Unveils State-of-the-Art Facility in Mbale

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

09/02/2025

His Royal Highness Omukuka III Jude Mike Mudoma, Azhar Sundhoo, CEO of C-Care Uganda, and other dignitaries cut a cake ...

Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja breaks ground for the construction of the new 250-bed cardiac hospital in Naguru, Kampala, marking a major milestone in Uganda's efforts to improve cardiac care and reduce overseas medical referrals

Uganda Embarks on Ambitious Plan to Reduce Overseas Medical Referrals with New 250-Bed Cardiac Hospital

by JAVIRA SSEBWAMI | PUBLIC EDITOR

05/02/2025

Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja breaks ground for the construction of the new 250-bed cardiac hospital in Naguru, Kampala, marking a ...

SafeCar is the new car-hailing service offered by SafeBoda Uganda which lets customers order a car to pick them up and drive them to their preferred destinations.

Uganda’s Top Startups of 2024

by LILIAN MUWONGE | UG STANDARD REPORTER

06/01/2025

SafeBoda has launched its car-hailing service — SafeCar (PHOTO/File) KAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda's startup scene has witnessed significant growth in ...

Ecobank Uganda Managing Director, Grace Muliisa (centre), hands over vital blood bank equipment to Dr. Dorothy Kyeyune, Director Uganda Blood Transfusion Services (UBTS), at the Nakasero Blood Bank in Kampala. The equipment, worth UGX 1.3 billion, was donated by Ecobank in partnership with Malaria Free Uganda and the Ministry of Health, to support UBTS's efforts in managing severe malaria-related anemia and other critical medical needs.

Ecobank, Malaria Free Uganda donate UGX 1.3 billion worth of equipment to UBTS

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

11/12/2024

Ecobank Uganda Managing Director, Grace Muliisa (centre), hands over vital blood bank equipment to Dr. Dorothy Kyeyune, Director Uganda Blood ...

Makerere dons threaten to sue University Council over alleged plot to reappoint Prof Barnabas Nawangwe as Vice Chancellor (PHOTO /Courtesy)

Uganda’s Research Woes: Studies gather dust due to communication gaps

by Juliette Namakula | Assistant Editor

02/11/2024

Makerere University Vice Chancellor Professor Barnabas Nawangwe Kampala, Uganda - A staggering 80% of research projects conducted at Makerere University's ...

International Investment Firm XM Conducts Third Philanthropic Mission to Uganda

by UG STANDARD EDITOR | UG STANDARD EDITORIAL

17/10/2024

KAMPALA, UGANDA - XM, a global investment services company, has completed its third philanthropic mission to Uganda, strengthening its commitment ...

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