New malaria drug promises hope for children with sickle cell disease

A groundbreaking study has identified a more effective malaria prevention drug for children with sickle cell disease and sickle cell anemia. This could significantly reduce complications and mortality rates among these vulnerable children, particularly in Uganda, where sickle cell disease and sickle cell anemia remain pressing public health issues. The study, led by Dr. Richard […]

Health workers blame rising preterm births on malnutrition

Health workers in Kamwenge district have blamed the high number of preterm births, stillbirths, and miscarriages among expectant mothers on malnutrition and food insecurity in the region. They say this negative trend prevents the bodies of expectant mothers from supporting child growth. Dr. Ivan Mujuni, the head of Rukunyu General Hospital, explains that out of […]

Leaders seek solutions to conflicts between locals, UWA at Mt Elgon

Conflicts between the Uganda Wildlife Authority and locals bordering Mt. Elgon National Park in the Sebei and Bugisu sub-regions have persisted since 1992 when the government gazetted the park. The role of the Uganda Wildlife Authority has been to protect the park and ensure that wild animals are not harmed by people. However, over the […]

Police arrest woman accused of torturing 4-year-old in viral video

Police in Kabale have arrested Precious Tumuhirwe, who appears in videos circulating on social media showing her torturing a four-year-old girl. However, Tumuhirwe denies causing any injuries to the young girl and insists the victim fell while bathing. Police have transferred her to Kira Police Division, where she will face charges of aggravated torture, which […]

Exploring the high costs of rally racing for Ugandan drivers

Motorsport is one of, if not the most expensive sport in the world therefore the people who engage in it are mostly motivated by passion rather than benefits. NTV delves into the costs of participating in the sport for an average Ugandan Rally driver.

Chess players from 5 countries compete in Kireka Open Championship

Chess players from five countries, including Uganda, Kenya, South Sudan, Botswana, and Rwanda, are competing in the eighth edition of the Kireka Open Championship, which began this morning at the Sports View Hotel in Kireka. The four-day tournament, which has attracted both junior and adult participants, will see the winners in various categories walk away […]

NIRA receives new equipment for improved identity cards

Following the expiry of identity cards in the country, the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has finally imported new equipment to start producing improved IDs for citizens. At least 1,000 kits were received today at Entebbe International Airport in preparation for the exercise. According to Major General Apollo Kasiita Gowa, the Director of Citizenship […]

Kamwenge residents raise funds for community health facility

Following a prolonged period of inadequate health services, residents from at least four villages—Kagada 1, Kagada 2, Kahindo, and Nyabugaara in Kahunge Sub-county, Kamwenge District—have constructed a health facility in their area and are calling on the government to provide drugs and health workers. Previously, residents had to trek over 10 kilometers to reach Kiyagara […]

Religious leaders ask President Museveni to lead corruption fight

Religious leaders have appealed to President Museveni to take a more proactive approach to fighting corruption, particularly at the top. This comes as many of those involved in corrupt practices regularly pray and seek blessings from them. They argue that the apparent lack of political will to tackle the vice has hindered Uganda’s development, as […]

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