Uganda Commemorates Deaf Awareness Week, Calls for Greater Inclusion of Deaf Persons

16 Sept 2026 Uganda has joined the global community to commemorate International Deaf Awareness Week, running from September 14 to 18, 2026, with calls for improved access to education, healthcare, employment and social services for deaf persons. Minister of State for Disability Affairs, Joyce Okeny Acan, said the commemoration provides an opportunity to recognize the contributions of deaf persons to…

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Supporters flock Kira Police to see Erias Lukwago.

Supporters flock Kira Police to see Erias Lukwago. Lukwago was transferred to police custody after spending two days in detention following his arrest by security operatives from his home in Wakaliga. Supporters and leaders of the People's Front for Freedom (PFF) gathered at Kira Division Police Station on Wednesday hoping to see former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago following his…

Ministry Of Health Declares Uganda Ebola Free.

28/7/2026 The Ministry of Health has declared Uganda free of the deadly viral Ebola disease. The announcement came Tuesday from Dr. Chris Baryomunsi in Kampala, following no new cases since the last patient was discharged on June 16. The declaration was also confirmed by the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr. Diana Atwine today, Tuesday, July 28, 2026 on her X-Handle. This outbreak,…

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