The initial consignment of 19,200 doses of Lanacapavir from @GlobalFund has arrived in Uganda. The drug is administered every six months to prevent HIV among persons with substantial risk of acquiring HIV. They will be distributed to high burden and high incidence districts effective March 2026.
BREAKING: Uganda's National Drug Authority has just approved Lenacapavir, a twice-yearly dose PrEP manufactured by Gilead, a USA based company! This is a game-changer for HIV prevention, especially for those at high risk. This is great step towards ending AIDS by 2030.
Day 1 Highlights from the Africa Industrialisation Week.
Leaders and innovators converged under the theme “Transforming Africa’s Economy Through Sustainable Industrialization, Regional Integration & Innovation”, charting a bold path toward a prosperous, resilient Africa. #AIW25 #UGHostsAIW25 #AMIF25
@nwscug we've waited for so long. This patience runs out. You promised water delivery yesterday in Kampala Eastern region but we’re still waiting. Timely access to water is crucial—please address the delay urgently and keep the community updated.
Issa Ssekitto, the association's spokesperson, emphasized the importance of representation as budget talks approach, particularly given the previous dominance of the Private Sector Foundation Uganda in these meetings.
@kacita_uganda has called for more engagement in the budgeting process, highlighting the exclusion of trade stakeholders from crucial fiscal policy discussions. It asserts that without their input, the voices of traders affected by taxation and regulations are being overlooked
Following the handover, Permanent Secretary @azawedde distributed the tablets to key beneficiaries like the Electoral Commission and Local Governments. This initiative aims to enhance efficiency in electoral processes, data management, and monitoring government programs.
Today, @MoICT_Ug received 60,247 tablets from @StatisticsUg, previously used during the National Population and Housing Census. These devices will now support vital government initiatives! 🌍✨
These stations will collect vital weather data, helping farmers make informed decisions on crop selection and planting times. James Bataze from the Ministry of Water and Environment emphasizes that this project aims to improve farming resilience amid climate change.
Exciting news for farmers in Nebbi! The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries @MAAIF_Uganda is set to install a new weather forecasting station. This is part of a nationwide initiative to enhance agricultural practices across 69 districts. 🌧️🌱
4/4 Despite the setback, President Lourenço held one-on-one talks with Tshisekedi and expressed commitment to involving delegations in future discussions. The situation remains critical as the humanitarian crisis in Eastern DRC continues to worsen.
1/4 The scheduled peace talks between Rwanda's President Paul Kagame and DRC's President Félix Tshisekedi in Luanda, Angola, have been abruptly canceled. The Angolan presidency announced the unexpected change just before the meeting was set to begin.
3/4 Tshisekedi's office cited Rwanda's refusal to participate as the reason for the cancellation. Tensions have escalated as Rwanda demanded direct dialogue between DRC and the M23 rebels, a condition that Kinshasa has rejected.