2004

Nevirapine critics are just malicious: New Vision - Friday, 31st December, 2004; Dr Sam Okuonzi; RECENT press reports, which resurrected old safety concerns about nevirapine are deceptive, insincere and meant to mislead. They could not have been in the best interest of children or HIV-positive mothers. Reports by the Associated Press (Las Vegas Sun, December 15, 2004) hyped on the death of one Joyce Ann Hafford, w
The readers have chosen...: New Vision - December 31, 2004; Charles Wendo; Every year, we request readers to name their best and worst personalities, events and issues. Early this month, we distributed the questionnaire in the newspaper. The readers returned a total of 6,220 entries, of which 4,160 were analysed. The rest were disqualified for various forms of dishonesty. Man of the Year
Former officer cautions Police on expenditure: New Vision - December 31, 2004; POLICE officers should guard against spending money on beer and women, the outgoing Kayunga district Police commander (DPC) has said, writes Kibuuka Lumu. James Tarushokye, who has been transferred to Lira district as the district police commander, was on Monday addressing officers at Kayunga police station. He said la
Apac gets AIDS money: New Vision - December 30, 2004; APAC - The district has received sh87m from the Uganda AIDS Commission for Community-Based Organisations (CBOs) to sensitise the community on the AIDS epidemic. The district secretary for works, Chris Opio, was recently handing over the cheques to CBO chairpersons at Omodi Hostel in the town.
UTA Open back after four years: New Vision - December 30, 2004; Douglas Mazune; THE prestigious Uganda Open Tennis tournament has been revived after a four- year break. Uganda Tennis Association (UTA) has listed the Uganda Open on its 2005 calendar released last week. The tournament that used to attract players from Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda went into lim
More loadshedding expected in 2005: New Vision - December 30, 2004; Sylvia Juuko and Paul Busharizi; A stronger than expected shilling and intermittent power cuts in 2004 dominated the economy, but load shedding will get worse in 2005, analysts have said. The shilling s fortunes will give way to the launching of the Customs Union (CU) on Saturday, which will be the next most significant factor in the economy. In 2004,
CCF starts home care HIV programme: New Vision - December 30, 2004; Robert Okodia; THE Christian Children s Fund (CCF), with funding from the Global Fund, has initiated a programme to reinforce parent-to-child communication and promote home-based care for people living with HIV/AIDS. This will be achieved through drama on the northern-based FM radio stations. The CCF national co-ordinator of the Glob
AIDS changes face: New Vision - December 29, 2004; Charles Wendo; By the time Philly Lutaya sang Alone and Frightened he looked frail. His limbs were shaky, his face had spots and his hairs were thin. His appearance on the stage sent tears down revellers eyes. It was the typical appearance that gave AIDS the name slim. Today, the most known Ugandan living with HIV/AIDS is Major Rubar
Uchumi aids Lira IDPs: New Vision - December 29, 2004; Fred Ouma; UCHUMI Supermarket has donated relief items worth over sh3m to internally displaced people (IDPs) in Lira district. The Uchumi country manager, David Njenga, handed the items over to Grace Loumo, the director of Rescue for orphans and Widows of AIDS and War, Elderly and the Disabled (ROWAWED). The items included foodst
Rakai DP boss fights FDC: New Vision - December 29, 2004; RAKAI Democratic Party (DP) chairman Joseph Kabugu has warned residents against joining the Forum for Democratic Chan-ge (FDC), reports Ali Mambule. Kabugu, also chairman of Kalisizo sub-county, said FDC had few supporters and sympathisers. He said this at a party for Kalisizo hospital staff at the hospital premises.
Emergency ARV treatment: New Vision - December 29, 2004; Elvina Nawaguna; HAVE you been accidentally exposed to HIV infection? This may be through sex, rape or being pricked by a contaminated sharp object like a needle or when one cuts oneself with a razor blade. Get to the nearest health centre as soon as possible. The doctor will carry out an HIV test before prescribing emergency Anti-retr
Australian firm donates to Health: New Vision - December 29, 2004; Fred Ouma; AN Australian firm, Bayline Service, in collaboration with Project Africa, a local organisation, has donated medical equipment worth US$500,000 (about Sh.) to Uganda . Handing over equipment to the Minister of State for Primary Health Care, Dr. Alex Kamugisha, at the Ministry of Health headquarters in Kampala recently,
The sweet and sour of politics in 2004: This was a year of sneaky political deals including what some have called political corruption: New Vision - December 28, 2004; Joshua Kato; THIS year has left sweet and sour tastes in the mouths of Ugandan politicians. Many have walked away happier than they were before the year began. Others have been wounded in a manner that will take ages to heal. This was a year of successful and failed talks. This was a year of underhand political deals, including wha
Bukenya applauds Cardinal over condom stand: New Vision - December 28, 2004; Josephine Maseruka; THE Vice-President Prof. Gilbert Bukenya has hailed Emmanuel Cardinal Wamala for his firm stand against the use of condoms to fight HIV/AIDS. Addressing Christians at Rubaga Cathedral on Christmas during the 10:00 O clock service, Bukenya appealed to Ugandans to be just in whatever they do and to learn to give credit w
Has Uganda's star finally lost its sparkle?: New Vision - December 27, 2004; Uganda in the forieign press; LATELY, some people have begun to wonder whether President Yoweri Museveni is really a revolutionary democrat or just another African Big Man, writes Laurie Goering of The Chicago Tribune Eighteen years ago, Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni seized this nation devastated by endless war and set about transforming it int
We did not supply Engabu, says GTZ: New Vision - December 27, 2004; John Odyek; THE country director for GTZ, Dorothee Hutter, has said the agency did not supply the 10 million defective Engabu condoms. We have had nothing to do with Engabu condoms for the last five years. We did not provide money to purchase the condoms. We are an agency for technical cooperation and we do not manufacture condoms
In defence of virginity: New Vision - December 27, 2004; Chibita wa Duallo; WHO are virgins? came the totally unexpected question from our eight-year-old. We are getting used to these surprising, but terribly frank, and innocent, sessions. Nothing could have prepared me for a question on virginity from this baby! As the children read newspapers, magazines, novels and the internet, as they list
Mayors want law on condoms for lodges: New Vision - December 24, 2004; Catherine Ntabadde; THE HIV/AIDS battle has been taken to the lodges and hotels. The Alliance of Mayors and Municipal leaders on HIV/AIDS in Africa (AMICAALL) wants a bye-law for lodges and hotels to provide condoms to their customers. The Uganda AMICAALL members said providing the condoms could prevent HIV. The mayors and municipal l
Govt to probe ARV recipients: New Vision - December 24, 2004; John Odyek and Joyce Namutebi; Those using fake HIV tests to acquire free HIV/AIDS drugs and sell them on the blackmarket should watch out. The Government is to investigate whether some people were using false HIV/AIDS test results to get antiretroviral (ARV) drugs. Health state minister Dr. Alex Kamugisha said this while presenting a statement to P
Muhwezi directs NDA on Engabu saga: New Vision - December 24, 2004; Apollo Mubiru; THE National Drug Authority (NDA) is to test condoms regardless of their brand, health minister Brig. Jim Muhwezi (right) has said. Under the new condom distribution policy, post-shipment testing for condoms becomes another requirement. In a statement to parliament on reports that the Engabu condoms had a foul smell an
Let condom be last resort – Nshimye: New Vision - December 24, 2004; Juliet Waiswa; People have been advised to abstain from sex and only use the condom if they cannot. state minister for regional cooperation Augustine Nshimye Sebutulo said condoms should be used as a last resort in the fight against HIV/AIDS. The safest way by international communities was to use the condom but thanks to our presiden
Health talk: New Vision - December 22, 2004; Bayline aids Mulago KAMPALA - An Australian firm, Bayline Service, in collaboration with Project Africa, a local organisation, has donated medical equipment worth $500,000 to Uganda . Handing over the equipment to Dr Alex Kamugisha, the State Minister for Primary Health Care at the Ministry of Health Headquarters in Ka
MPs quiz minister on condom shortage: New Vision - December 22, 2004; Mary Karugaba and Paul Kiwuuwa; THE health ministry is putting people s lives at risk by failing to provide them with condoms, MPs have said. State minister for primary health care Alex Kamugisha was yesterday asked to explain why there is a shortage of condoms, especially during this festive season. Kamugisha, who represented health minister Jim Muh
Stay safe on Christmas: New Vision - December 22, 2004; Charles Wendo; LAST Christmas, a woman in Bushenyi district cut off her husband s penis in a domestic fight. The same day, a man in Busedde sub-county, Jinja district, set a witchdoctor s shrine ablaze. He wanted sh1,000 for drinking but the witchdoctor would not give it to him. On Boxing Day, two drunken revellers drowned at Nabugab
Break cycle of domestic violence this Christmas: New Vision - December 22, 2004; Let us break the cycle of domestic violence this festival season by making sure that every man, woman and child enjoys their right to a peaceful celebration. The emotional strain of the celebrations, combined with increased drinking and the lack of usual routine such as work, all contribute to a rise in violence. In an
Masindi Diocese row ends: New Vision - December 22, 2004; Fred Kayizzi and Kyetume Kasanga; A ROW over the election of Stanley Ntagari as Bishop of Masindi-Kitara Diocese has ended. A section of the laity contested the election, saying the procedures were illegal. John Majara, Ernest Kiiza and Jacob Karubanga petitioned the High Court to nullify the election but the case was dismissed with costs. The Court of
Healers wage war against AIDS: New Vision - December 21, 2004; Alfred Wasike; EMERGING barefooted from a grass-thatched shrine, United States Ambassador Jimmy Kolker called for integration of traditional medicine into the fight against AIDS. Kolker travelled to remote Kawuku village, Nakifuma, Mukono, 60km east of Kampala on December 5, where he visited a traditional healer, Henry Kasule. He sat
Virgins' club formed: New Vision - December 21, 2004; John Nzinjah; A Virgins Club has been formed in Kasese with the support of the district chairman, Yokasi Bihande, who said abstinence was the only sure way to fight HIV/AIDS. Bihande, who offered sh2m to the club, said the idea would be introduced in schools in the district. Young girls and boys should be encouraged to say a big no
First Lady attacks critics of abstinence: New Vision - December 21, 2004; Catherine Ntabadde; THE First Lady, Janet Museveni, yesterday attacked people who claim that abstinence from pre-marital sex is impractical. Museveni insisted that abstinence is the best preventive measure for youths, while faithfulness is vital for married people as ways of combating HIV/AIDS. She said people living with HIV/AIDS should
Frontier guards pass out: New Vision - December 21, 2004; Wokorach-Oboi; KITGUM district recently passed out another batch of 1,325 of frontier guards, the local militia recruited to fight alongside the UPDF to end the northern insurgency. Sports state minister Henry Okello Oryem presided over the ceremony at the 503 Brigade Headquarters at Pajimo barracks. Oryem pledged that Kitgum leaders
Provide more condoms – Nakasongola boss: New Vision - December 21, 2004; Ronald Kalyango; THE Government has been asked to address the condom shortage in the country before the Christmas festivals, Nakasongola LC5 chairman Chris Bagonza has said. Bagonza said this recently at the district s World AIDS day celebrations at the district headquarters. The Government should devise all means to make sure that the
Peers end course: New Vision - December 21, 2004; Geoffrey Odyek In Lira; NATIONAL Council of Sports (NCS) administrative officer has appealed to peer educated to remain united and share knowledge in order to achieve the goal of fighting HIV/ AIDS epidemic in the country. Timothy Magala made the call over the week-end at the official closing of a three-day workshop to train peer educators in
Mbarara women get goats from newspapers: New Vision - December 21, 2004; Kyomuhendo Muhanga; YOU are poor because you do not think harder. Betty Rutare Byanyima of Hope for harvest, a Christian charitable organisation, sold old newspapers and used the proceeds to buy 40 goats for women to eradicate poverty from their homes. While handing over 40 goats to members of Hope for Harvest, Byanyima said: Women in Buk
Condoms are enough – govt: New Vision - December 20, 2004; John Odyek; THE Government has dismissed fears about condom shortage. There is no crisis with condoms. There are enough safe condoms in the country. Arrangements are in place to ensure that there is a continuous supply of safe condoms, health minister Brig. Jim Muhwezi told a press conference on Friday at the ministry boardroom.
Unfairness cited in AIDS global fund appointments: New Vision - December 20, 2004; The health ministry has been accused of influencing appointments on the $80m global fund project committee, reports Herbert Ssempogo. The Anti-Corruption Coalition Uganda coordinator, Dr. Geoffrey Rwakabale, said the ministry influenced the appointment of Dr. Tiberus Muheebwa as project co-ordinator of the Global Fund
Act against Engabu manufacturers: New Vision - December 20, 2004; UGANDA has been plunged into a condom crisis. Government withdrew Engabu condoms that had holes and a bad smell. Now every batch of condoms has to be tested on arrival into Uganda before it is approved. Even brands that have no problem are suffering. There is a shortage because condoms that would have been distributed
Pader to get hospital: New Vision - December 20, 2004; Cornes Lubangakene; NEBBI district will get a fully-stocked hospital, the minister of State for Health New Vision - December 20, 2004, Capt. Mike Mukula has said. Mukula was at celebrations to mark the carving of Pader district from Kitgum district, at the district headquarters on Tuesday. The Government will build one big hospital in Pad
From theatre to Parliament: New Vision - December 20, 2004; Elvis Basudde; It is not a stage drama where he plays the political hero. Veteran stage actor and radio presenter, Ali Ndawula, last week trounced four other contestants to become the Member of Parliament for Bamunanika constituency in Luweero district. Drama is a representation of life on stage. Art in Uganda is politics
Culture bars AIDS fight: New Vision - December 20, 2004; Moses Nampala; Culture is the main challenge in the fight against HIV/AIDS in Mayuge district. The district chairperson of people living with HIV/AIDS, William Atubo, said the communities were ignorant about the scourge, adding that people always suspect that the victim is bewitched. He said this recently while commissioning over 70
North gets sh40b: New Vision - December 18, 2004; Harriette Onyalla; THE Government has disbursed about sh40b to fight poverty through community development programmes in 18 districts in the north, east, Karamoja and West Nile regions. The State Minister for Northern Uganda , Grace Akello, has said. The north is struggling to overcome the effects of the war and social and economic margi
AIDS campaign goes to road builders: New Vision - December 18, 2004; Martin Kizza; ROAD builders are to be sensitised on HIV/AIDS, reports Martin Kizza. THE National guidance and empowerment of People living with HIV/AIDS in Uganda (NGEN) and Sord Bonel international, an Israel-based Road construction Company, have embarked on the three-year campaign. The beneficiaries include builders of the Karuma-
Legislators want more condoms imported for Christmas season: New Vision - December 17, 2004; Apollo Mubiru; MPs have called upon the ministry of health to streamline the procedures of importing condoms so that more condoms could be provided during the festive season. The New vision this week reported that condom shortage was expected nationwide because the government s Engabu brand had been frozen and the procedures for appr
LC5 bars girls from 'Kadodi': New Vision - December 17, 2004; Prossy Nandudu; PARENTS should restrain their daughters from circumcision dancing processions (kadodi), Mbale LC5 chairman Bernard Mujasi has advised. He said the kadodi exposed the youth, especially girls, to sex-related activities. Parents should restrain girls from kadodi because it involves sick and frustrated people who rape or d
TASO gets two more centres: New Vision - December 17, 2004; Kyetume Kasanga; THE AIDS Support Organisation (TASO) has embarked on an expansion programme upcountry, establishing regional care and support centres for HIV/AIDS clients in Masindi and Gulu towns. TASO executive director Dr. Alex Coutinho said this brings the centres countrywide to five, after Mulago, Mbale and Mbarara. In a speech r
USAID aids orphans: New Vision - December 16, 2004; Alex Ocen; THE US Agency for International development (USAID) has injected US$150,000 (sh262.5m) to address the education of HIV/AIDS orphans and vulnerable children in Lira, Gulu and Katakwi districts. The one-year project will be monitored by the Core Initiative and Hope for African Children (HACI). The HACI grants deputy mana
Masindi secures enough condoms: New Vision - December 16, 2004; Kyetume Kasanga; MASINDI district has secured enough condoms to avert the looming crisis caused by a countrywide shortage of acceptable condoms. The district health educator, William Kajura, said although the Government’s Engabu brand had been frozen and the procedure for approving new imports lengthened, Masindi would not be affected
HIV kids mark X-mas: New Vision - December 16, 2004; THE food was good. Drinks, cake and ice- cream flowed endlessly and so did the fun. The children were having a merry time at the National Theatre gardens on December 12. What made this one exclusive was that it was organised by local artistes for children living with HIV. So, it is not just about showbiz and pomp for o
Virginity is for boys too: New Vision - December 15, 2004; Elvina Nawaguna; MANY people think virginity is for girls only, but a number of boys are promising to lock their zips till marriage. Elvina Nawaguna talked to some of them. Faisal Osiga, 19, Athlete: When my uncle died, he left his kids with no help, so I decided to abstain so that my children can have the care they need. Sometimes pee
Who tells the deaf about AIDS?: New Vision - December 14, 2004; Alice Emasu; FLORENCE Mukasa, a deaf mother of five came to know about HIV/AIDS in 1994, when her uncle and aunt died from a mysterious illness. Nobody explained to her the cause of their deaths. Mukasa, a resident of Gayaza in Kampala, had depended on the scanty HIV/AIDS information from her five primary-school-going children.
Masaka, Britain co-operate: New Vision - December 14, 2004; MASAKA - a memorandum of understanding to cooperate on research, construction and rehabilitation of health centres has been signed between Masaka district local government and the British Medical Research Council (MRC). The MRC head of programme, Dr Heiner Grosskurth the Masaka chief administrative officer, Yusuf Ssent
Sudan to adopt Uganda AIDS strategy: New Vision - December 14, 2004; Hillary Kiirya; A Sudanese government team is in the country to study Uganda s strategies of fighting HIV/AIDS. the Sudanese health minister, Dr. Ahmed Bilal Osman, said the number of people living with HIV/AIDS was growing, especially among the youth, women and children because of the conflict in southern Sudan. We have more HIV/AIDS
Condoms running out: New Vision - December 13, 2004; Charles Wendo and Florence Nakaayi; A condom shortage is expected nationwide because the Government s Engabu brand has been frozen and the procedure for approving new imports has been lengthened. Free condoms given out by the Ministry of Health and subsidised brands sold by social marketing companies are running out, The New Vision has learnt. The Govern
Virginity good but not enough: New Vision - December 13, 2004; LAST week 600 youths who pledged to abstain from sex till marriage gathered in Kampala for a convention. This is a good development because it popularises one of the key pillars in fighting AIDS. It should not stop in Kampala. There must be protracted efforts to promote virginity countrywide. They should be supported t
Invest in education - MP: New Vision - December 13, 2004; Patrick Munyani; PRIVATE individuals and organisations have been advised to complement government s efforts to provide education. Nakawa division MP, Fred Ruhindi said the education sector was a lucrative business that could be exploited to promote literacy. He said the government had created an enabling environment, and with the curre
Local artistes mark AIDS day: New Vision - December 13, 2004; WORLD Aids Day is officially marked on December 1. But local artistes celebrated it five days later at the National Theatre gardens. It was not an occasion for singing about HIV/AIDS. The artistes gave their best, each performing their very best songs to an enchanted audience. The green , as the theatre gardens are kno
Virgins rejoice in HIV battle: New Vision - December 11, 2004; Jude Etyang; First Lady Janet Museveni has attacked the press for downplaying an ongoing HIV/AIDS prevention campaign that emphasises sexual abstinence. Addressing 600 youths in Kampala, Janet protested an article in The Monitor that abstinence was a Western idea that will fail in Uganda . The convention was attended by 600 absta
Christians meet over AIDS: New Vision - December 11, 2004; THE Fellowship of Christian Unions (FOCUS) and the Uganda Christian Medical Fellowship (UCMF) will meet tomorrow to discuss HIV/AIDS, reports Charles Ariko. The meeting at the FOCUS Centre in Old Mulago will be attended by Church leaders, FOCUS associates, medical practitioners, university students and Christians.
Promote abstinence, Janet tells Kitgum chiefs: New Vision - December 8, 2004; Sexual abstinence among the youth and a campaign against rape and defilement should be promoted to fight against HIV/AIDS. First Lady Mrs. Janet Museveni asked Kitgum and Pader district leaders to sensitise people on the dangers of the practices. Mrs. Museveni said this at Akwang sub-county headquarters in Kitgum durin
Red Cross to build PLWA capacity: New Vision - December 7, 2004; Moses Nampala; THE Uganda Red Cross Society will build capacity for persons living with HIV/AIDS (PLWA) instead of giving them aid, the assistant programme officer, Prosper Byonanebyo, has said. He regretted that the terms of reference for agencies helping PLWA were too rigid. Byonanebyo said it was unfortunate that priority was give
sh1b to assist IDPs: New Vision - December 7, 2004; THE African Community Health and Research Organisation (ARCHRO) has launched a sh1b project to support orphans and other vulnerable persons in internally displaced peoples’ camps in Acholi sub-region, reports Chris Ochowun. ARCHRO chief executive Norbert Obonyo said HIV/AIDS prevalence rate was high in camps in the nor
Mayor hails Museveni: New Vision - December 7, 2004; Florence Nakaayi; Kampala mayor John Ssebaana Kizito has hailed President Yoweri Museveni on his campaigns against HIV/AIDS. Ssebaana was laying a foundation stone for a primary school for orphans and vulnerable children at Kamwokya in Kampala on Saturday. The school will be constructed by the Kamwokya Christian Caring Community.
Finding hope in the face of HIV: New Vision - December 7, 2004; Simon Mugenyi; TIME check: 4:35pm. Esther Ochala is bathing her grandson, in a yard that has four huts and a semi permanent iron-roofed house. The flimsy structures are arranged in a semi circular pattern. Other than the family, in the yard there are ducks feasting on the remains of the day s meal. Ochala looks tired and exhausted. S
Ladies in business tell success stories: New Vision - December 7, 2004; Sarah Muwanga; At first, they feared to venture into business. Then, they took long strides into the business arena. Despite the challenges, these Ugandan women have success stories to tell. Guests at the annual dinner for the Uganda Women Entrepreneurs Association (UWEAL), a body that brings together women in business, had a chance
A smile for rural women: New Vision - December 7, 2004; Patrick Jaramogi; AFTER 10 years, the National Strategy for the Advancement of Rural Women in Uganda (NSARWU) has began to bear fruit. We started as a small group of 22 in 1991 in response to governments policy to help people to form themselves into groups, said Florence Ekemu, the founder of the Kaberamaido Koboi Acheria and Amuria Wom
Cardinal to register Catholic virgins: New Vision - December 7, 2004; VIRGIN Catholic youth are to be registered, reports Chris Kiwawulo. Cardinal Emmanuel Wamala has directed school chaplains to register virgin students who have pledged to abstain from sex before marriage and encourage them to stick to the pledge. Wamala said this while closing a five-day Catholic students conference at
5 jailed over Moroto High School strike: New Vision - December 6, 2004; Nathan Etengu; Five students are in jail, being suspects in a violent strike at Moroto High school which destroyed property worth millions of shillings. Moroto Grade Two Magistrate Jolly Onyang sent the students on remand on Friday after they denied the charges. Those sent on remand were Jackson Mayanza, Bruno Lokutai, Abraham Kotol,
Museveni directs FMs on HIV/AIDS: New Vision - December 6, 2004; Anne Mugisa; All radio stations should allocate airtime for campaigns against HIV/AIDS, President Yoweri Museveni has ordered. He said he had directed the information minister to effect the order. Museveni said this while commissioning 90 ambulances for mini and non-profit hospitals for 36 districts on Saturday. He handed over the
AIDS patients get ARVs: New Vision - December 6, 2004; Charles Kakamwa; PEOPLE living with HIV/AIDS in Jinja have received 1,000 doses of anti-retroviral drugs, Jinja Network of people with HIV chairman Francis Maganda has said. He said 600 doses were from The AIDS Support Organisation, 200 from the medical relief services and 200 from Jinja Hospital. Maganda was addressing guests at the d
FAL eases HIV battle: New Vision - December 6, 2004; Godfrey Kagoda; THE Functional Adult Literacy (FAL) programme has contributed to the fight against AIDS, the national Fal trainer, Fred Lukabwe, has said. He said FAL graduands could interpret HIV/AIDS-related information, which helped them to fight stigma at the grassroots. Lukabwe said this while awarding certificates to 30 FAL grad
Encourage abstinence - RDC: New Vision - December 6, 2004; Frederick Nyakabwa; Ugandans should put more faith in abstinence and being faithful to their partners than in condom use, Kabarole resident district commissioner has said. Frederick Nyakabwa reports that Charles Ndiwa Chemasuet said condoms had various complications, and were therefore not the best option in the fight against hiv/AIDS.
TASO gets HIV/AIDS award: New Vision - December 6, 2004; Fred Ouma; THE AIDS Support Organisation (TASO) has received a sh872m boost in recognition for its anti-HIV campaigns. TASO was among six organisations worldwide acknowledged by the World of Hope, a US charitable organisation. It was the only indigenous organisation honoured in Africa. TASO executive director Dr. Alex Coutinho sa
Condoms a last resort: New Vision - December 6, 2004; PRESIDENT Yoweri Museveni could not have been more than right in discouraging free distribution of condoms in primary and secondary schools. The president wants abstinence encouraged at this tender age and condoms only used as the last resort. Condoms are known not to offer 100% protection against HIV/AIDS and other se
MP advises students to abstain: New Vision - December 6, 2004; William Rwebembera; Bugangaizi member of Parliament, Kibaale district Dr. Kasirivu Atwooki has started encouraging students and primary schools pupils to stay safe in school and say no to sex. Kasirivu was having seminars and classroom lessons with pupils in primary six and seven and secondary school students. He encouraged them to read t
Barclays donates sh4m to Hospice Uganda: New Vision - December 6, 2004; James Odomel; BARCLAYS Bank staff collected sh4.2m and donated it to Hospice Uganda . Handing over the cheque to Hospice s chairperson Dr. Ekiria Kikule at their offices in Kampala recently, the bank s managing director, Nicky Mbuvi said, We support the fight against HIV/AIDS within the communities we operate. Mbuvi said they s
Be decent, girls tell women: New Vision - December 4, 2004; James Ekweu; WOMEN should dress decently if the HIV/AIDS pandemic is to be wiped out, children in Soroti district have advised. in a speech read by 12-year-old Rita Apuno during celebrations to mark the world AIDS day at Soroti sports ground on Wednesday, the children said indecent dressing made women vulnerable to rape, thus expos
UWESO receives sh24m: New Vision - December 4, 2004; NILE Bank, Diamond Trust Bank and Western Union have donated $12,500 (sh24.8m) to Uganda Women s Effort to Save Orphans (UWESO) to facilitate purchase of essential items, reports James Odomel. Nile Bank s managing director, Richard Byarugaba, handed over the cheque to UWESO s chairperson, Marcella Mukasa, in Kampala on
Muslims gets AIDS boost: New Vision - December 3, 2004; Musa Katende; The Islamic Medical Association of Uganda has received a sh88,573,400 donation from the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) to fight AIDS. The money is part of the $1.7m grant the UMSC secured from the United States Agency for Intern-ational Development through the Inter-religious Council of Uganda.
Students arrested over strike: New Vision - December 3, 2004; Joseph Orisa; SEVENTEEN students of Moroto High school were arrested on Monday on suspicion of leading a strike and destroying property. The students, nine of them girls, were identified during an emergency meeting convened by the Resident District Commissioner (RDC), Lt. Robert Nambafu and deputy chief administrative officer Aloysi
Respect women on sex, men told: New Vision - December 3, 2004; Emmanuel Kajubu; Men should respect women when they say no to their sexual advances, Kabarole district speaker Nyakwera Baguma has said. He said this would help to fight HIV/Aids. Nyakwera said this during a memorial walk in remembrance of the people who died of HIV/AIDS on Tuesday. Nyakwera said women were more vulnerable to AIDS beca
Popping the cork for East Africa's popstars: New Vision - December 3, 2004; Raphael Okello; IT IS OFFICIAL! East Africa s Coca-Cola popstars will for the first time perform at the same venue during two charity concerts organised by Coca-Cola and Sheraton Hotel Kampala. Uganda s BLU*3, Kenya s SEMA and Tanzania s WAKILISHA, are all a product of last year s Coca-Coca popstars talent search. The groups will make
Kigongo graduates in style: New Vision - December 3, 2004; Jitta Joshua Kigongo, a singer/guitarist with the Alps band is to launch his maiden album titled Kulabako at his residence in Mpererwe (Gayaza road) Sunday, December 5. Jitta s album launch concert will also double as his graduation party. The CD has six Luganda tracks played in reggae style. The song Muzuukuke (wake u
Abolish bride price - activists: New Vision - December 2, 2004; Cyprian Musoke; BRIDE price should be abolished because it is the major cause of domestic violence, Mifumi gender activists group have said. Presenting their input on the Domestic relations Bill before the legal committee on Tuesday, Mifumi welcomed a provision in the Bill, which makes marriage gifts an optional requirement for marria
First Lady to count abstaining youth: New Vision - December 2, 2004; Milton Olupot; THE battle against the HIV/AIDS pandemic will involve an annual census of youth abstaining from sex. The census is organised by the Office of the First Lady. Mrs. Museveni yesterday said the figures would be released at the end of every year. We have to enforce behaviour of people who can be bold enough to come out and
Condoms vital: New Vision - December 2, 2004; WORLD Aids Day yesterday was marked by further debate over the role of the condom. But the fight against HIV should not be derailed by vilifying the condom. There have been complaints over the distribution of condoms in secondary schools but there is no evidence that this has ever happed. It is an urban myth . Similar
Okudi starts anti-AIDS campaign: New Vision - December 2, 2004; James Oloch; Pastor George Okudi of the Wipolo fame has started a campaign against the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the internally displaced people s (IDPs) camps in northern and eastern Uganda . He made a thrilling performance at the launch of the Abstinence and Faithfulness strategy in the fight against the epidemic at Lira Coronation Pa
Bakiga warned on wife inheritance: New Vision - December 2, 2004; Darious Magara; The Bakiga must stop promiscuity or risk being wiped out by HIV/AIDS. Rukiga MP Jack Sabiiti advised them to stop wife inheritance and advised them to drop the belief that a woman does not belong to one man in a family. He said HIV/AIDS is dangerous and advised the youths to abstain from sex and couples to be faithful
Museveni warns on AIDS drugs: New Vision - December 2, 2004; Josephine Maseruka; Ugandans should not use anti-retroviral drugs (ARVS) without professional prescription, President Yoweri Museveni has said. Museveni told an Aids Forum on Monday at the International Confe-rence Centre in Kampala that ARVs were toxic and had many side effects if not properly applied. He said, I appeal to experts on HIV
Northern Uganda needs trillions for reconstruction: New Vision - December 2, 2004; Harriette Onyalla; REHABILITATING northern Uganda , which has for the last 18 years been ravaged by the Lord s Resistance Army (LRA) rebellion will cost some sh882 trillion. There s a three-year plan for the emergency phase of the Northern Uganda Recovery and Development Programme in the offing. It s going to cost about sh882 trillion ov
We celebrate the blow against AIDS: New Vision - December 1, 2004; ON World AIDS Day, we remember those suffering from HIV/AIDS, but it need not be a solemn occasion in Uganda . We can celebrate the tremendous strides being made in combating HIV/AIDS. We no longer have to count just those lost to AIDS. We can now enumerate those who are surviving, thanks to positive living and access
Janet to host 70,000 virgins: New Vision - December 1, 2004; Anne Mugisa; OCER 70,000 youth who took a pledge to abstain from sex until marriage will be hosted to a bash organised by the First Lady, Janet Museveni. The bash, slated for December 10, 2004, is one of the highlights of the World AIDS day. Mrs. Museveni s anti-AIDS campaign through the Uganda Youth Forum (UYF) has seen over 7
US officials arrive: New Vision - December 1, 2004; Alfred Wasike; A TOP United States general and a senator are in Uganda to meet senior Uganda People s Defence Forces officers and examine the situation in northern Uganda. General Robert Foglesong, Commander of U.S. Air Forces in Europe, and Senator Sam Brownback will also participate in the World AIDS Day activities today, the US em
AIDS Rates in Northern Uganda Skyrocketing: New Vision - December 1, 2004; While Uganda has been cited as an AIDS success story, its protracted civil war threatens to unravel the country s dramatic improvements as AIDS rates skyrocket in the country s northern region, according to a recent report from Christian relief and development organization World Vision.
Alcoholism intensifies HIV/AIDS: New Vision - December 1, 2004; Fred Nangoli; Alcohol and AIDS are good friends. Boozing is linked to risky sex. Once you have HIV, alcohol speeds up your death, said Martial Magirigi, the director of Serenity Centre, an NGO that treats people suffering from alcoholism and drug addiction. Magirigi said alcohol depresses the immune system. He said people under the
Wamala scoffs at HIV seminars: New Vision - December 6, 2004; Mathias Mazinga; SEMINARS and workshops cannot win the battle against HIV/AIDS, Archbishop Emmanuel Cardinal Wamala has said. He said this recently during a mass at the closure of Sharing Youth Festival at Sharing Youth Centre, Nsambya. He discouraged the use of condoms and advised the youth to abstain from sex before marriage. I
Are traditional healers witches?: New Vision (Kampala) - November 30, 2004; Joe Nam; There are over 150,000 people with in-depth knowledge of medicinal herbs and trees. This is according to Traditional Healers Together Against Aids (THETA). This select society are custodians of knowledge that could wipe away many diseases afflicting the population today. This includes cancer in all its forms, STDs,
Museveni opposes condoms in schools: New Vision (Kampala) - November 30, 2004; Milton Olupot and Josephine Maseruka; THE distribution of condoms in primary and secondary schools promotes immorality, President Yoweri Museveni has said. I am not in favour of distribution of condoms in primary and even secondary schools. Leave them in shops so that the ones who are badly off can buy them. Let condoms be a last resort, he said. He was o
Police hunt Kumi child sex dealers: New Vision (Kampala) - November 30, 2004; Moses Nampala; THE Police in Kumi district are hunting for lodge owners who have been employing female juveniles as sex workers. The resident district commissioner (RDC), Charles Mubiru, instructed the Police to investigate and arrest the perpetrators. The measure comes after the public complained to the RDC s office. My office has l
AIDS requires more than ABC: New Vision (Kampala) - November 29, 2004; Women, girls and HIV/AIDS , is the theme of this year s World AIDS Campaign, which peaks this week. For socio-economic and biological reasons, girls and young women are more susceptible to HIV infection than boys and men. In sub-Saharan Africa, three fifths of adults living with HIV are women. Uganda
MPs tip govt on condoms: New Vision (Kampala) - November 29, 2004; Apollo Mubiru; THE country will regret dropping the condom use campaign in favour of abstinence and faithfulness, MPs have said. Information state minister Dr. Nsaba Buturo on Thursday said the government had launched a drive to down-play condoms in favour of promoting abstinence and marital faithfulness. Nyombi Thembo (Kasanda south
Abolish polygamy – activists: New Vision (Kampala) - November 29, 2004; GENDER activists have asked parliament to abolish polygamy and bride price under the Domestic Relations Bill 2003, writes Vision Reporter. In a memorandum to the parliamentary committee on legal affairs, the activists said polygamy violated women s rights. Solome Nakawesi said polygamy promoted domestic violence and in
Innerwheelers donate to orphans: New Vision (Kampala) - November 29, 2004; Club hands over items to families in Nakibizzi near Jinja. There are about five orphans per home in the area, mainly from HIV/AIDS-related deaths. Most homes are run by children aged eight to 15.
VP tips on AIDS: New Vision (Kampala) - November 27, 2004; Cyprian Musoke; TRANSFORMING rural people s lifestyle and putting them at the centre of the struggle against AIDS will reduce the pandemic, Vice-President Prof. Gilbert Bukenya has said. In a speech read by health minister Jim Muhwezi, Bukenya called for mass mobilisation against HIV/AIDS. This was at the annual Uganda
Condom size talk irks Janet: New Vision (Kampala) - November 27, 2004; Esther Mukyala; FIRST Lady Mrs. Janet Museveni has expressed shock at reports that some condoms are too small for African men. Such statements ridicule Africans and one wonders what kind of animals we are, she said. Mrs. Museveni was reacting to fears raised by participants at the closure of a two-day advocacy for women workshop that
Govt downplays condoms: New Vision (Kampala) - November 26, 2004; Charles Wendo and Felix Osike; A DRIVE to downplay condom use while promoting abstinence and marital faithfulness is to be started, state minister for information Dr. Nsaba Buturo said yesterday. We have erroneously given more prominence to condoms and this is going to change. It is now going to be equal treatment, he said Buturo said the electronic
Kabale gets sh330m to fight AIDS: New Vision (Kampala) - November 26, 2004; Darious Magara; Over 100 community-led HIV/Aids Initiatives (CHAI) sub-projects in Kabale district have received sh330m to fight HIV/AIDS. Kabale district chairman Adison Kakuru handed over 133 cheques to the groups at the Rukiiko hall in Makanga on Monday. The funds are geared at supporting people living with HIV/AIDS, widows and wid
US House forms Uganda caucus: New Vision (Kampala) - November 25, 2004; Maurice Okore; THE United States Congress has formed a caucus on Uganda , the third such caucus to focus on African issues. The caucus will focus on improving relations and communication between the US and Uganda, combating terrorism and the struggle for peace in northern Uganda and the fight against HIV/AIDS. The idea of the cau
AIDS drama, dance give hope: New Vision (Kampala) - November 25, 2004; Emmanuel Ssejjengo; THE second annual TASO drama festival, which took place last Saturday, was a celebration of narrative, music, dance and drama. The occasion could have been one of the greatest things that has ever happened on stage ever since Ugandans started the fight against HIV/AIDS. Eight TASO drama groups from different regions of
Taso Gulu wins competition: New Vision (Kampala) - November 25, 2004; Elvis Basudde; Gulu Taso won the just concluded Taso annual festival competition. The festival took place at Pope Paul Memorial Community Centre recently. The group, which got 66 marks, walked away with sh1m. Taso Mbale came second with 60 marks followed by Jinja. Other centres that competed were TASO Mulago, Masaka, Mbarara, Tororo
UAC launches youth drive: New Vision (Kampala) - November 24, 2004; Charles Ariko; THE Uganda Aids Commission (UAC) will soon start a multimedia campaign targeting the youth aged between 15 and 19 years. John Baptist Kanakulya, the UAC deputy director general, yesterday said the campaign would be conducted in various local languages for the benefit of the out-of-school youth. The campaign aims at
Hepatitis B is more infectious than HIV: New Vision (Kampala) - November 24, 2004; Florence Nakaayi; It is 100 times more infectious than HIV. Like HIV, it is incurable and spreads through blood contact and sexual intercourse. It is the hepatitis B virus(HBV). More than two million Ugandans are infected with the hepatitis B virus compared to the 1.5m people infected with HIV, the director Uganda National Expanded Prog
Battered for being HIV-positive: New Vision (Kampala) - November 23, 2004; Alice Emasu; Christine Akumu, 33, was an adorable belle a couple of years ago. Today, emaciated she lies on her death bed. When Women s Vision visited her in Tororo town, the mother of three was seated all alone on the verandah, her daily routine since March. She narrates her experience with AIDS amidst tears. Before she became wea
SOS village raising families for orphaned kids: New Vision (Kampala) - November 23, 2004; Arthur Baguma; LIVING without a family makes life a nightmare. It is even worse if you are a child. Millions of children around the world have been orphaned by the HIV/AIDS pandemic. In the aftermath of world war II, a German called, Hermann Gmeiner, had a dream of looking after needy children in a family environment. The effects of
Kazibwe hails govt on AIDS: New Vision (Kampala) - November 23, 2004; Godfrey Kagoda; FORMER Vice-President and Kigulu South MP Dr. Specioza Kazibwe has hailed the government policy of openness in the fight against Aids. Speaking at Bulamagi in Iganga on Friday, Kazibwe said the policy was paying off dividends, considering the amount of assistance Uganda receives from relief agencies and donors. She
First Lady appeals to clerics on AIDS: New Vision (Kampala) - November 23, 2004; The First Lady, Mrs. Janet Museveni, has appealed to religious denominations and leaders of faith-based organisations to take up a leading role in the fight against HIV/AIDS. She called upon them to promote abstinence among the youth and faithfulness in marriage. Mrs. Museveni was addressing a consultative meeting that
Chief tips on Global Fund: New Vision (Kampala) - November 22, 2004; Nathan Etengu; The president of the Uganda National Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Olive Kigongo, has advised members to exercise responsibility in the implementation of the Global fund for the HIV/AIDS programme. Let us not think about the programme from a selfish point of view, on how much each of us should get. We should not em
Janet boosts AIDS campaign: New Vision (Kampala) - November 22, 2004; AN awareness campaign to restore the A (abstinence) and the B, (Being faithful) ahead of the C (Condoms) option in the AIDS prevention strategy is to be restored, reports Jude Etyang. First Lady Janet Museveni said the abstinence message was silenced by the massive publicity put on the use of condoms. She said her offi
Officer wants tough laws: New Vision (Kampala) - November 22, 2004; John Thawite in Kasese; Tough measures should be put against people who lure boys and girls into sex, Kasese district secretary for finance and administration Matayo Bwambale has said. He said most of the victims were infected with HIV/AIDS. He said this at the inauguration of the district HIV/AIDS committee at Hotel Margherita on Tuesday.
Complement donors' health assistance: New Vision (Kampala) - November 19, 2004; FOUR AFRICAN presidents, including Uganda s Yoweri Museveni, have appealed to the international community for help in the battle against AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria. They have asked the Global Fund, which consists of both donor and beneficiary countries, to launch a new round of funding to help combat three of Afric
Sudan ends war soon: New Vision (Kampala) - November 19, 2004; NAIROBI, Thursday – UN leaders attending a rare Security Council session won a pledge Thursday that Sudan ’s government and the main rebel group would reach a deal to end the two-decade long war. Council president John Danforth said Khartoum and the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/ Army “have indicated that they wil
Museveni backs DDT use: New Vision (Kampala) - November 19, 2004; DDT has been recommended to fight against malaria. Addressing the 9th Global Fund fight against HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria meeting in Arusha, Tanzania , President Yoweri Museveni said there had not been any proved scientific evidence that the chemical posed a serious danger to health. He warned, If we spen
W. Nile endorses policy: New Vision (Kampala) - November 19, 2004; Frank Mugabi; Chief administrative officers from West Nile have endorsed the National Strategic Framework (NSF) on AIDS action. This was at the end of a two-day workshop organised by the Uganda AIDS Commission at Arua catholic centre to rollout the NSF. The commission s monitoring and evaluation adviser, Dr. Jim Arinaitwe, said the
Nudity irks pupils in Mbarara: New Vision (Kampala) - November 19, 2004; K. Muhanga; PUPILS of Itegyero primary school in Birere sub-county, Mbarara, have asked President Yoweri Museveni to ban min-skirts and other dresses that show women s nudity. When I see a woman exposing her nudity, I feel bad and regret why God created me, said Patience Atukwasa, 11, a Primary Five pupil. He said the youth have c
Emotions rise at Adventist show: New Vision (Kampala) - November 19, 2004; THE Adventist music and drama show, which took place at Lugogo Indoor Stadium recently, was characterised by high emotions. Unlike the usual Adventist concerts, the recent one had a non-musical programme titled Lwakinze (why me?). It is an adaptation of the daily evening programme on prime radio, in which letters writt
Is more aid needed for Africa's woes?: New Vision (Kampala) - November 18, 2004; JOHANNESBURG, American economist Jeffrey Sachs has a novel way to tackle African poverty: shower more aid on the world s poorest continent. This may shock critics of African development who say aid has only made a bad situation worse. Some analysts say aid has created a continent-wide sense of dependency and that vast
NCS to run HIV/Aids peer course: New Vision (Kampala) - November 18, 2004; Raymond Baguma; TWENTY officials from five sports federations in Uganda are to train in Mbarara as HIV/AIDS peer educators under the National Council of Sports (NCS) HIV/AIDS sports project. NCS Nicholas Muramagi said, It is a government policy that requires all sectors to mainstream HIV/AIDS and we have mainstreamed it in our sports
Elderly want MP seat: New Vision (Kampala) - November 17, 2004; K. Muhanga; ELDERLY persons in Mbarara district have demanded representation in Parliament and on district councils. Uganda reach the aged association (URAA) chairperson John Baptist Walusimbi said, We should embrace older people in our development plans and national policies. He requested the government to integrate issues of the
HIV retards business: New Vision (Kampala) - November 17, 2004; Ebenezer Bifubyeka; The HIV/AIDS pandemic has retarded business, the global fund she has become more than a benefacteor to thousands of children abducted, maimed, brutalised and traumatised by Joseph Kony s rebels. She is their mother, taking a centre place in the lives of the orphans. It is for this reason that Rotary Club of Kampala Cen
UNCCI starts AIDS project: New Vision (Kampala) - November 17, 2004; James Odomel; UGANDA National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (UNCCI) has started implementation of the Global Fund Project, which aims at fighting HIV/AIDS in developing countries. UNCCI s secretary general, John Twinomusinguzi, said recently that the first phase of the project would cover 31 districts and last for six months.
Bikers give sh12m to AIDS orphans: New Vision (Kampala) - November 16, 2004; Patrick Munyani; THE Reach out Mbuya HIV/AIDS initiative has received sh12m to help HIV/AIDS orphans to attain education. The money was given by the Uganda Bikers Association (UBA). UBA president Bernard Runnerbaum said this was a response to a call by the organisation to fund the education for the orphans. He said this during the
Okudi CD out soon: New Vision (Kampala) - November 15, 2004; * If you were wondering why George Okudi didn t take part in this year s PAM and Kora awards, you have the answer. In his own words, the man of God found himself so busy in national and international performances and enjoying my title as best male artiste of the year. You may doubt the national bit but not the internat
Use health funds carefully, govt told: New Vision (Kampala) - November 15, 2004; Milton Olupot; THE Government has been urged to observe discipline with funds it receives from the Global Fund. The Fund s Executive Director, Prof. Richard Feachem, was addressing the press at the end of his visit to Uganda on Friday. The Global Fund committed US$201m to Uganda in a two-year programme and is scheduled to increase th
Restore caning – LC5: New Vision (Kampala) - November 15, 2004; John Nzinjah; Kasese district chairman has directed parents and teachers to resume caning of children. He said too much freedom to the young was a major contributor to the spread of HIV/AIDS. I want the mass media to quote me on this. I am directing that parents in my district should not abide by this law that forbids the caning of
Rakai orphans find solace: New Vision (Kampala) - November 15, 2004; Eddie Ssejjoba; Bendicta Nakacwa, 68, a single elderly mother of Kalagala in Kalisizo, Rakai district has been one of the worst victims of the HIV/AIDS scourge. She has lost seven of her nine children to the disease that has left many homes devastated. The scourge has left thousands of hapless orphans in the hands of old guardians, ma
Kony alert on Aids, says author: New Vision (Kampala) - November 13, 2004; Charles Ariko; THE Lord s Resistance Army (LRA) rebel leader, Joseph Kony, is very conscious about HIV/AIDS and always isolates any women abductees suspected to be infected with the virus. Els De Temmerman, the author of Aboke Girls, said on Wednesday that whenever Kony suspected any woman in captivity to be HIV positive, she was iso
Packwach road construction delays: New Vision (Kampala) - November 13, 2004; Emmy Olaki; Despite heavy rains which have disrupted construction of the Pakwach- Karuma Road, the contractors believe the road will be completed on schedule. Fifteen kilometres of the road had been graded, but the rains washed away most of the soil, creating mini-galleys. China Chiongqing International Construction Corporation is
Why me? The theatre was silent: New Vision (Kampala) - November 12, 2004; Carol Natukunda; You lie down in a maternity ward, looking forward to returning home. But something is on your mind - that crippled baby you have just delivered. Why me? It is a sigh of regret. Will your husband understand? And to be honest, he too tells you the child does not belong to him! He beats you up, but the Police come in time
Uganda gets $370m to fight AIDS, malaria: New Vision (Kampala) - November 11, 2004; Milton Olupot; UGANDA is to get US$370m from the Global Fund to fight AIDS, TB and Malaria, the executive director, Prof. Richard Feachem, has said. Feachem said the money was for the next three years and a small percentage of it had been disbursed. He hailed Uganda as one of the few countries in Africa, which had made a mark in the
Senegalese star upbeat: New Vision (Kampala) - November 11, 2004; Alex Balimwikungu; SENEGALESE top musician and UNICEF goodwill ambassador Yossou N dour has commended the Government s efforts to fight HIV/AIDS. N dour arrived in Uganda yesterday, with a 23-strong band, at the invitation of mobile telephone company Celtel. He said Uganda s reputation in addressing HIV/AIDS was unquestionable. Ugan
African bishops to fight AIDS: New Vision (Kampala) - November 11, 2004; Robert Okodia; AFRICAN Anglican bishops are committed to giving sermons relevant to the fight against poverty, HIV/AIDS and malaria. The Bishop of Lango diocese, Charles Odur Kami, said they also pledged to work harder for the eradication of corruption, conflicts and human rights abuses on the continent. He was over the weekend brief
Kyambogo University students aid orphans: New Vision (Kampala) - November 11, 2004; Donald Kiirya; Kyambogo University Friends Outreach Foundation (KUFOF) has donated household items to Nakibizzi Orphans Group in Njeru. The orphanage accommodates 167 children, who lost their parents to HIV/AIDS. The group of about 100 students, which was led by KUFOF chairman Isa Kiganda, delivered the items on Friday. they included
Frisbee to aid orphans: New Vision (Kampala) - November 10, 2004; Swalley Kenyi; UNITED States Peace Corps (USA) and Nairobi Ultimate Frisbee Clubs have joined Kampala Ultimate Frisbee Club in the Out Reach Ultimate Frisbee tournament at Kyadondo club, Sunday. The one-day event is aimed at raising sh2m to help HIV/AIDS patients and orphans at Reach Out Mbuya Initiative. Event chairman Brandon Benne
Govt pledges to support youth plans: New Vision (Kampala) - November 9, 2004; Cornes Lubangakene; THE Government is committed to supporting youth programmes in a bid to rehabilitate northern Uganda , state minister for northern Uganda rehabilitation Grace Akello has said. Akello said this at the launch of Gulu Youth Centre on Saturday. The centre is jointly run by the Straight Talk Foundation and the Family Plannin
AIM aids Rukungiri NGOs: New Vision (Kampala) - November 8, 2004; Sixteen organisations in Rukungiri district will soon get sh700m from the HIV/AIDS Integrated Model district programme (AIM), reports Chris Ahimbisibwe. This was revealed by the AIM western regional manager, Dr. Esipilidon Tumukurate, at a two-day workshop at Rondevels Hotel in Rukungirir on Wednesday. The workshop was
Busoga gets sh24m AIDS donation: New Vision (Kampala) - November 5, 2004; Esther Mukyala; BUSOGA Kingdom has received sh24m from the Uganda AIDS Commission under the Uganda Aids Control Project to boost an AIDS project code-named the Busoga Kingdom Aids Advocacy Project. The kingdom minister for social services and Jinja hospital medical superintendent, Dr. Benon Wanume, said this at a one-day workshop on H
AIDS Information Centre sensitises: New Vision (Kampala) - November 5, 2004; Mathias Mazinga; THE youth drama team of the AIDS Information Centre (AIC) held a joint performance with M-Lisada Brass Band at New Highland Club, Nsambya recently. Leaders of M-Lisada band organised the show to create HIV/AIDS awareness among the band members and residents of Kevina in Nsambya. The performance followed a seminar condu
UAC to get new offices: New Vision (Kampala) - November 4, 2004; Uganda Aids Commission (UAC) has called for bidders for the construction of a new head office in Ntinda, an officer in the Uganda HIV/AIDS Control Project has said. The officer said recently that the new offices which will be funded by the World Bank, will be on Salim Bey Road, Ntinda. He said the work includes d
Museveni given US Rotary award: New Vision (Kampala) - November 4, 2004; Jude Etyang; PRESIDENT Yoweri Museveni has received the Paul Harris Award, the highest Rotary award of the US State of Washington. The award is in recognition of Museveni’s humanitarian effort, especially in spearheading the fight against HIV/AIDS and eliminating polio through immunisation programmes. Museveni received the award at
Five NGOs get $100m: New Vision (Kampala) - November 3, 2004; John Odyek; Five Ugandan organisations have won a competitive awards process that qualifies them to receive part of a US$100m (sh17.3b) grant under the US President s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief. A statement from the US embassy in Kampala said yesterday the Ugandan organisations were Africare, AVSI, Christian AID, Plan Internat
National HIV/AIDS sero survey kicks off: New Vision (Kampala) - November 3, 2004; Mobilisation for the national HIV/AIDS sero-behavioural survey has started in Kabarole district. A Vision Reporter writes that the exercise was preceded by a one-day sensitisation workshop for district leaders and stakeholders at SOKA Hotel in Fort Portal. The Ministry of Health, the implementing agency in the survey,
I have lived with HIV for 16 years: New Vision (Kampala) - November 3, 2004; Charles Wendo; Dorcas Ndagire tested HIV positive 16 years ago. No one knows precisely when she got the virus, but it was definitely before 1988 when she took the HIV test. Now she does not worry about death. Having the virus does not mean you are going to die tomorrow, she says. Ndagire has survived all these years without anti-retr
Wean baby on to healthy food: New Vision (Kampala) - November 2, 2004; Angela Kamugasa; Exclusive breast-feeding for the first six months is not practical for working mothers allowed only a 45-day maternity leave. The World Health Organisation and UNICEF recommend exclusive breast-feeding for the first six months, explains Robert Mwadime of Food and Nutrition Technical Assistance Project. Dr. Mwadime, als
Tororo youth get centre: New Vision (Kampala) - November 1, 2004; Abraham Odeke; The multi-million shilling Tororo Youth Centre, built with funds from the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), was on Wednesday handed over to the Family Planning Association of Uganda . The ceremony was performed by John Wavamuno of CIDA and Dr. Donal Kean, the country director of Plan International, who
Museveni warns lecturers on strike: New Vision (Kampala) - October 30, 2004; Henry Mukasa; PRESIDENT Yoweri Museveni has warned lecturers against striking over delayed salary increment, saying it would be counter-productive. Museveni, who was meeting lecturers from public universities at the Kampala International Conference Centre on Thursday evening, said to preach to him the need to raise pay for the dons
Indians to Aid Jinja Orphans: New Vision (Kampala) - October 30, 2004; Moses Nampala; The Indian Association in Jinja will assist HIV/Aids orphans who are unable to meet dues for secondary education. The association chairman, Singh Malkit, said the recipients of the bursary scheme would be given the opportunity to complete O level. These children are helpless after calamity claimed their parents. We fel
Top African artistes jointly fight HIV/AIDS using song: New Vision (Kampala) - October 29, 2004; Sebidde Kiryowa; Eighteen top musicians from across Africa have collaborated on a song. The artistes, who include Salif Keita ( Mali ), Angelique Kidjo (benin), Ismael Lo ( Senegal ) and Koffi Olomide (Democratic Republic of Congo, hope that it will park action against poverty and HIV/AIDS on the continent. They also intend to involve
US to Give $107m for Aids Battle: New Vision (Kampala) - October 28, 2004; Mariam Nalunkuuma; THE US is to disburse US$107m in 2005 to fight HIV/AIDS in 15 countries, including Uganda . The USAID national HIV/AIDS advisor, Amy Cunningham, said the funds would be used to prevent infection and treat HIV/AIDS patients. She said this at the annual general meeting of the Uganda Network of AIDS Service Organisa-tion
Govt Probes Engabu: New Vision (Kampala) - October 27, 2004; Anne Mugisa; The Government is investigating claims that the Engabu brand of condoms was unsafe, the Minister of Health, Brig. Jim Muhwezi, has said. In the meantime, the Engabu condoms in the Government stores have been withheld and those earlier released to districts have been replaced, Muhwezi said on Monday. Muhwezi, who was op
Sad October for Aboke Girls and Ombaci College: New Vision (Kampala) - October 26, 2004; George Laghu; Set 340 miles apart, the story of boys and girls schools bound by dedication to the parents of Jesus Christ have interesting accounts of their background and fate fused into a sad tale of terror, rape and death in October. St Joseph s College Ombaci in Arua district and St Mary s Aboke Girls school in Lira district are
Farmers fail to get access to AIDS drugs: New Vision (Kampala) - October 25, 2004; Dismus Buregyeya; THE Masaka district HIV/AIDS committee has refused to recommend the district farmers association to access money from the global AIDS fund. The committee chairman, Yusuf Ssenteza, said they refused to sign the memorandum of understanding for Masaka district farmers association because of internal leadership conflicts.
Bishop Zabedee Masereka: New Vision (Kampala) - October 25, 2004; John Nzinjah; Bishop Zabedee Masereka, retired prelate of the Diocese of South Rwenzori, takes a practical approach to prayer and care for both the spirit and body. It is through this that he guides and prepares his flock for heaven. He is concerned about the wholistic welfare of a person. Popularly referred to as Omusyakulhu wethu
My breasts are healed, ready: New Vision (Kampala) - October 23, 2004; KAMPALA - A woman identified as Babirye recently amazed a congregation in her church with her testimony on how God had healed her breasts miraculously, writes Nicephore Agwanyi. Omwami wange kati asobola okumpeweta amabere. (Now my husband can freely fondle my breasts), she explained. She told the pastor before the con
Ochora advises on Aids: New Vision (Kampala) - October 22, 2004; Chris Ochowun; GULU district chairman Walter Ochora has urged NGOs to buy anti-retroviral drugs instead of spending on sensitisation workshops. I studied the work plan of NGOs like Unicef, the World Vision and Danida, which allocated millions of shillings to sensitisation workshops, which are not benefiting the AIDS clients. They sho
Bitamazire advises schools on AIDS: New Vision (Kampala) - October 22, 2004; State minister for primary education Namirembe Bitamazire has challenged headteachers of primary schools to effect the Presidential Initiative on AIDS Strategy for Communication to the Youth (PIASCY) in their schools, reports Moses Nampala. Bitamazire made the remarks on Saturday during a PIASCY music gala at Buckley h
Nanziga wonder kids: New Vision (Kampala) - October 22, 2004; NANZIGA SDA Primary School choir launched its album titled Children of Africa with a captivating show at Hotel Africana on Sunday, October 17. Several solo artistes and musical groups that included Glorious Singers, Buddo SSS choir, Gloria Nambi and Daniel Wasswa performed at the concert. The enchanting kids of Nanziga
What her eyes can't see, her hands can feel: New Vision (Kampala) - October 22, 2004; Arthur Baguma and Ronald Kalyango; IN 1977, Allen Neumbe was born a normal beautiful baby with big nice eyes. Every time she saw her mother, a smile flashed across her face. She loved playing with her sisters and looking at pictures. She was the envy of visitors at home, but all this was brought to an end when at 2 years of age, she suffered from measle
Anti-AIDS school launched at Mulago: New Vision (Kampala) - October 21, 2004; Alfred Wasike; President Yoweri Museveni yesterday opened the US$4.5m teaching complex at Mulago Hospital, with a call for more partners to combat the disease. The Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI), Africa s only anti-AIDS teaching hospital, is to train the continent s doctors in the management and treatment of people with HIV/AIDS
Uganda to test new AIDS drug: New Vision (Kampala) - October 21, 2004; Abubaker Mukose; Uganda is listed for trials of the new AIDS drug, Chemokine Receptor (CCR5). The drug guards against the spread of the virus. Dr. Ann Kolokathis, an infectious diseases specialist from the Pfizer Global Pharmaceuticals (PGP), on Tuesday said trials would begin in November. The CCR5 inhibits the virus from enteri
CCF donates to East: New Vision (Kampala) - October 20, 2004; F. Ahimbisibwe; The Christian Children s Fund (CCF) has given sh1.4b to four districts in eastern Uganda for the fight against HIV/Aids. The funds, provided through Australian Partnerships with African Communities Programme (APAC), will cater for over 50,000 youth in the region for five years. The CCF country director, James Ameda
Museveni to open AIDS institute: New Vision (Kampala) - October 19, 2004; Barbara Bitangaro; Mulago hill is alive with activity as scientists and public health workers prepare to launch the new multi-million-dollar Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) tomorrow. The new building houses a state-of-the-art laboratory certified to do trials that are acceptable to international regulatory authorities, Keith McAdam,
Women conference tackles daunting challenges still facing African women: New Vision (Kampala) - October 19, 2004; The Seventh Ministerial Session of the African Regional Conference on Women ended recently, adopting a lengthy statement with a series of recommendations designed to help overcome the daunting challenges still facing African women. The conference was held in Addis Ababa. The statement, which was adopted after four days
Child abuse irks minister: New Vision (Kampala) - October 19, 2004; Esther Mukyala; STATE minister for defence Ruth Nankabirwa has expressed concern over increasing cases of child rights abuse. It s devastating that in most conflicts worldwide, children are part of the military agenda as they are not granted the protection of special rights that are provided for in international legislation. The situa
Ministers advise on women's rights: New Vision (Kampala) - October 19, 2004; Moses Nampala; Namirembe Bitamazire, the minister for Primary Education, has advised women to fight for their rights if they want to have successful families. Bitamazire was recently discussing a topic: Women and HIV/AIDS in Kiboga District. She said most marriages were failing because women did not respect their husbands. She asked
Pastor Ssempa gives freshers Bibles: New Vision (Kampala) - October 19, 2004; Nicholas Kajoba; PASTOR Martin Ssempa of Makerere community church has cautioned university freshers against indulging in sexual acts that could cause them to contract the HIV/Aids scourge. Ssempa was on Thursday handing over 15,000 Bibles to first year students at Livingstone Hall, Makerere University. Several students turned up to ge
Crowds throng Arua to receive Museveni: New Vision (Kampala) - October 15, 2004; Ahmed Angulibo and Frank Mugabi; Thousands of people from the five districts of West Nile on Wednesday flocked to Arua town to welcome President Yoweri Museveni. Museveni had gone to close a three-day youth dialogue on HIV/AIDS. Processions, led by a pressure group called West Nile Effort for Museveni, started as early as 6:00am. The pressure group wa
Love carefully: New Vision (Kampala) - October 15, 2004; SOME PEOPLE now claim that ABC stands just for Abstinence, whereas it is government policy that ABC stands for Abstain, Be faithful and Condoms. Let us not forget that the hugely successful AIDS prevention message from 1986 onwards was called Love Carefully and emphasised zero-grazing . Abstinence was not originally pa
Lutaayas Dedicate Award to War Against Aids: New Vision (Kampala) - October 13, 2004; The family of the late legendary Ugandan musician Philly Bongoley Lutaaya has dedicated the recent PAM Awards Lifetime Achievement Award to all the people in Uganda involved in the fight against HIV/AIDS. The family expressed gratitude to the Pearl of Africa Music Awards organisation for recognising Lutaaya s rich musi
Intensify War On Aids - Museveni: New Vision (Kampala) - October 13, 2004; Henry Mukasa, Kampala; PRESIDENT Yoweri Museveni has said crusaders against the AIDS scourge must shout and not whisper about its menacing ways. Museveni said Uganda had registered reasonable successes in its fight because he shouted loud for Ugandans to guard against the pandemic other than encouraging amorous condomisation. Museveni
Alcohol Interferes With HIV Sero-Status: New Vision (Kampala) - October 13, 2004; Fred Ouma, Kampala; PATIENTS with HIV infection and a history of alcohol or drug abuse are more likely to confuse their HIV sero-status than HIV-positive patients with no alcohol history, the national coordinator for Counselling and Testing (VCT), Dr. Zainab Akol has said. Akol said taking alcohol with other drugs that have depressant eff
Govt extends AIDS fight to road projects: New Vision (Kampala) - October 11, 2004; Catherine Ntabadde; THE Government has extended the fight of HIV/AIDS to major road construction projects by setting up clinics in areas where the road network has improved, state minister for transport Andruale Awuzu said on Wednesday. Awuzu said the move, spearheaded by the works ministry and the Road Agency Formation Unit (RAFU), was a
Uganda reviews HIV/VCT policy: New Vision (Kampala) - October 11, 2004; KAMPALA, Friday - The Ugandan government is reviewing its policy on HIV-voluntary counselling and testing (VCT) for children following recommendations by experts that disclosure of a child s sero-status should only be done by a person with whom the child feels most comfortable. Currently, a Ugandan below the age of 18
Museveni insists condoms unsafe: New Vision (Kampala) - October 11, 2004; Felix Osike; PRESIDENT Yoweri Museveni has again warned Ugandans against the use of condoms, saying they are not risk-free. Museveni said although the country had registered success in reducing the HIV/Aids prevalence from 30% to 6%, Ugandans should not become complacent. Condoms are not the solution because there are certain sickn
Museveni wins children award: New Vision (Kampala) - October 9, 2004; Herbert Ssempogo; President Yoweri Museveni has won an award for his commitment to the health of children. The Commitment to Children Award from Elizabeth Glaser Paediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF), recognised Museveni s efforts to stop the spread of HIV/Aids and providing hope to children affected by the pandemic. Museveni will receive
Hima launches club: New Vision (Kampala) - October 9, 2004; Charles Ariko; HIMA Cement has launched an HIV post-testing club in Kasese district. The club is a voluntary social support group for clients who have tested for HIV, irrespective of their status. During the launch, the Hima managing director, Mbuvi Ngunze, said the club had increased health-consciousness within the community. W
Unicef lauds govt on Aids battle: New Vision (Kampala) - October 9, 2004; Nicholas Kajoba; UNICEF country representative Martin Mogwanja has lauded the Government for fighting the HIV/AIDS pandemic. He called for revision of the stipulated age of consent for HIV testing so that children below 18 years can also test. Mogwanja was speaking at a workshop for voluntary counselling and testing (VCT) at Ridar Hote
Govt launches injection safety project: New Vision (Kampala) - October 7, 2004; Ugandan patients who were at the risk of acquiring diseases through unsafe injections should brace themselves for a solution to their problems, reports Fred Ouma. Dr. Alex Kamugisha, the state minister for primary health care, launched a five-year Injection Safety and Medical Waste Management Project (ISMWMP) worth US$
Just how safe are you from beauty products?: New Vision (Kampala) - October 6, 2004; Serunjogi Titus; Beauty products are a threat to our health and environment. But life without them would be horrible. Cosmetics are made from poisonous chemicals. One of the poisons in cosmetics is parabenzene. According to John Wasswa of Makerere University, parabenzene is prevents fungal and bacterial growths on moisturisers once the
Massage is not luxury: New Vision (Kampala) - October 6, 2004; Sandra Tumwesigye; Only few people look a massage as a complementary medicine. A massage involves using the hands to perform various movements on the skin. These movements cause relaxation and healing. The main techniques of the massage include rubbing, kneading, stroking and pressing on the body. The hand movements facilitate the circul
You Can Treat HIV-Related Tuberculosis: New Vision (Kampala) - October 6, 2004; Paul Semugoma, Kampala; Tuberculosis (TB), a very old disease found in the Egyptian mummies 3,000 years ago, continues to threaten our lives to date. TB germs infect 32% of the world s people. In the developing world, including Uganda , 70% of the population is infected. It registers eight million new cases a year and three million deaths.
MP Calls for Condom Use: New Vision (Kampala) - October 6, 2004; Raymond Baguma, Kampala; KAMWENGE woman MP Aidah Mehangye has called for the increased promotion of condom use among youths in the Rwenzori region. Knowing what the Allied Democratic Forces war did to this region, we should not discourage the use of condoms. Youths need to protect themselves with these little things (condoms) until ARVs can ev
Mbale Forms Aids Body: New Vision (Kampala) - October 6, 2004; THE stakeholders in the management of HIV/AIDS in Mbale have formed an umbrella association to provide services to HIV patients. The Mbale Region Antiretroviral Liaison Team (MRALIT) comprises organisations such as TASO, Joint Clinical Research Centre, Mbale Regional Referral Hospital, AIDS Information Centre,
Aids Support Groups Warned On Use of Funds: New Vision (Kampala) - October 6, 2004; Hussein Kaaka, Kampala; THE director of the Integrated Development and AIDS Concern (IDAAC), Rev. Jackson Muteeba, has warned AIDS support organisations against misappropriating funds under the programmes. Muteeba was last week handing over ox-ploughs, spring pumps, poultry and bicycles to 13 AIDS support organisations in Busiki county, Igang
Women's genital worries -- Common as these infections are, most women treat them at home: New Vision (Kampala) - October 5, 2004; Paul Semugoma; They are the most common medical concern in the genital area for women. Many times, they are treated at home. This may fail , because of lack of knowledge. Three major infections occur. Candida is the most widely known, Bacterial Vaginosis is the most frequent and only one of the three is sexually transmitted: Trichomo
Nigeria envoy commends Uganda: New Vision (Kampala) - October 5, 2004; Joe Nam; THE Nigerian Ambassador, Chikudi Dixon Orike, has hailed Uganda for successfully reducing the HIV pandemic in the country. Orike was on Friday speaking at his residence in Nakasero, during celebrations to mark the 44th anniversary of Nigeria s independence. Ten years ago, Uganda was at the centre of the AIDS epidemic.
Janet tips parents on Aids: New Vision (Kampala) - October 5, 2004; THE president s wife, Janet Museveni, has advised parents to lead exemplary lives and nurture their children to overcome the threat poised by the HIV/AIDS in society, writes a Vision Reporter. Museveni said this at a one-day sensitisation seminar that was organised by the National Strategy for the Advancement of Rural
Museveni visits Mugabe: New Vision (Kampala) - October 5, 2004; President Yoweri Museveni (left) yesterday travelled to Harare, Zimbabwe , on a state visit at the invitation of President Robert Mugabe, writes Vision Reporter. Museveni was expected to discuss a range of issues from trade to AIDS, according to French news agency, the AFP. AFP quoted Zimbabwe s The Standard newspaper
Uganda receives $70m for Aids: New Vision (Kampala) - October 4, 2004; James Odomel; THE Government has signed a $70.3m (about sh122b) agreement with the Global Fund for HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFTAM). The grant was signed on Friday by Mary Muduuli, the deputy secretary to the treasury, on behalf of the Government and Patrick Balidawa of PriceWaterhouse Coopers on behalf of the local agent.
Pakwach HIV rate high: New Vision (Kampala) - October 4, 2004; Janey Watongo; The AIDS Information Centre (AIC) Arua branch manager, James Okweny, has said Pakwach town council has the highest prevalence of HIV/AIDS in Nebbi district. The data on HIV/AIDS in Nebbi and the West Nile region was released during the district voluntary counselling and testing (VCT) data feedback meeting recently.
World Vison aids north: New Vision (Kampala) - October 4, 2004; Paul Kiwuuwa; WORLD VISION Uganda (WVU) has injected sh7b in northern Uganda for food, HIV/AIDS support, upgrading of roads and building of schools in Gulu, Kitgum and Pader districts. WVU national director Robby Muhumuza recently, after the launch of the book Pawns of politics: children, conflict and peace in northern Uganda at the
Abstinence campaign launched: New Vision (Kampala) - October 4, 2004; Ronald Kalyango; POWER FM has launched a campaign of preaching abstinence till marriage among secondary school students. Launching the campaign at Eagles Nest Secondary School in Kampala recently, Power FM s audience relations manager, Beverley Nambozo said the campaign is aimed at finding out reasons why young people do not want to ab
More people using ARVs – Muhwezi: New Vision (Kampala) - October 1, 2004; Hamis Kaheru; AIDS patients receiving anti-retroviral drugs (ARVs) have increased from 15,000 to 25,000 in the last few months. This is due to a fall in the cost of the drugs, health minister Brig. Jim Muhwezi said yesterday. The cost of the drugs has dropped from sh55,000 to sh29,000 for a month s treatment. More people can afford
Govt gives sh1b to Soroti: New Vision (Kampala) - October 1, 2004; Francis Emorut; THE Government, with support from the African Development Bank, has given sh1.4b to renovate three health centres in Soroti district. Apapai Health Centre IV, Gweri Health Centre III and Ateta Health Centre III will benefit. Opening the centres recently, the minister of health, Brig. Jim Muhwezi said the Government aim
WFP feeds HIV patients: New Vision (Kampala) - September 29, 2004; Catherine Ntabadde; THE World Food Programme (WFP) is feeding 18,650 people living with HIV/AIDS in Uganda , The Aids Support Organisation (TASO) chief, Dr. Alex Coutinho, said on Saturday. Speaking during TASO s annual general meeting at Kitante Primary School in Kampala, Coutinho said 3,730 were TASO clients. He said the one-year pr
Let's stick to ABC message for HIV: New Vision (Kampala) - September 28, 2004; THERE IS an increasing emphasis in some quarters on abstinence rather than condoms as the best defence against HIV/AIDS. However government should not divert from its official ABC policy that lays equal emphasis on Abstinence, Be faithful, and Condoms. Abstinence is indeed the ultimate protection and adolescents should
Unicef raps Nebbi over early marriages: New Vision (Kampala) - September 28, 2004; Frank Mugabi; The United Nations Children s Fund (UNICEF) has decried the rampant early marriages in Nebbi district. UNICEF realises with concern that the age of marriage in the district, especially in Erussi sub-county and Paidha town council, is very young. Girls are getting married at 14 and 15 years, the UNICEF country represent
Japan donates US$2m: New Vision (Kampala) - September 28, 2004; Geresom Musamali; THE Japanese government has donated US$2m to reconstruct northern Uganda districts. Japanese ambassador Nobuaki Ito announced the aid at the Uganda-Japan Cultural Festival at the Ashinaga Uganda Rainbow House in Nansana, Wakiso district. Ashinaga deals with counselling of HIV/Aids orphans, helping them come to terms wi
Aids drug price falls: New Vision (Kampala) - September 27, 2004; THE director of the Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC), Peter Mugyenyi, has said the monthly dose of the commonest Anti-retroviral (ARV) drug costs sh29,000 with effect from this week, reports Denis Ocwich. It has reduced by 35% from sh45,000. This is good news for poor Ugandans. By selling one cow or 12 goats at sh
ARV seekers alarm officials: New Vision (Kampala) - September 25, 2004; Dismus Buregyeya; Kalangala district HIV/AIDS focal person Dr. Henry Katamba has said authorities are alarmed by the number of fishmongers demanding for free anti-retroviral drugs (ARVs) without testing for HIV/AIDS. Addressing a seminar for district leaders at Ssese Guest House on Tuesday, Katamba said residents believe that accessing
Orphans spread Gospel: New Vision (Kampala) - September 24, 2004; Elvis Basudde; Nobody who hears them can easily forget their inspirational spiritual lyrics, coupled with their sensuous stage antics which always attracts revellers to join them. They are called Soul Winners , a family group of 10 talented orphans, who spread the gospel through music and dance. They are intent on becoming stars.
First Lady meets British envoy: New Vision (Kampala) - September 24, 2004; THE First Lady, Mrs. Janet Museveni, on Monday held a meeting with the British High Commissioner, Adam Wood. During the meeting in Mrs. Museveni s Kololo office, Wood lauded the success that had been achieved in the Universal Primary Education (UPE) programme, especially for girls. He said the programme laid a strong f
UNCCI asks govt for more support: New Vision (Kampala) - September 24, 2004; James Odomel; The president of the Uganda National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (UNCCI), Olive Kigongo (right), has asked Government for more support. In an interview at UNCCI offices in Kampala recently, Kigongo said, We thank the Government for what it has done so far but more is needed because we lack qualified personnel.
Clients Appeal for ARVs: New Vision (Kampala) - September 23, 2004; Raymond Baguma, Kampala; PEOPLE living with HIV/AIDS (PLWA) from Kyenjojo and Bundibugyo districts have asked the Government to avail Anti-retrovirals (ARVs) at Health Centre IVs in their districts. Currently, treatment is only at the Fort Portal regional referral hospital and we are tired of moving long distances. Health is our fundamental ri
Bishop cautions on AIDS: New Vision (Kampala) - September 22, 2004; Richard Komakech; THE retired bishop of South Rwenzori Diocese, Zebedde Masereka, has told the Government to act realistically on HIV/AIDS by making promises it can fulfil. Masereka said the Government had continually set unachievable goals in the fight against HIV/AIDS, the most recent being the target to roll out anti-retroviral (ARVs
Ruranga doubts AIDS data: New Vision (Kampala) - September 22, 2004; Fred Ouma; THE national HIV/AIDS prevalence statistics are wrong and misleading to the public, Maj. Ruranga Rubaramira, a leading AIDS activist, has said. Rubaramira, the executive director of the National Guidance and Empowerment Network of People Living with HIV/AIDS (NGEN+), said the actual disease prevalence was about 17% as
Orombi decries evil in Church: New Vision - September 21, 2004; Joel Ogwang; The archbishop of the Church of Uganda , Henry Luke Orombi, has said the immorality that has been prevalent on the streets has entered the Church. He called upon priests to show their faith in God by resisting temptations that could lead them into wicked acts. Orombi was on Friday speaking at a retreat for students of
Donors call for North development plan: New Vision - September 21, 2004; Richard Komakech; THE donor community has asked the Government to start laying concrete plans for the rehabilitation of northern Uganda now that the Lord s Resistance Army war is ending. Irish Ambassador Martin O Fainin, who is the head of the donor group on northern Uganda, said they were happy with the progress against the rebels, but
Museveni invites graduates to UPDF: New Vision - September 21, 2004; F. Ahimbisibwe; PRESIDENT Yoweri Museveni yesterday advised fresh graduates to join the Uganda People s Defence Forces (UPDF) and the Police Force, saying they offered instant employment opportunities. The President also said there was no unemployment in Uganda, only that most people studied courses which were not marketable and there
Population explosion hinders development --Poor reproductive health is the leading cause of death among women in developing countries: New Vision - September 20, 2004; Charles Wendo and Denis Ocwich; Peninah Abuo married early and produced 16 children. She is a housewife in Bululu, Kabermaido district. She did not go to school. Neither did her husband, a fisherman. None of her children went beyond primary school. They either provide farm labour or do petty business. Mrs. Hope Mwesigye is a lawyer, Member of Parliam
WHO pledges Aids support: New Vision - September 20, 2004; Eddie Ssejjoba; The World Health Organisation country director, Dr. Oladapo Walker, has promised to ensure that all Ugandans living with HIV/AIDS access anti-retroviral drugs (ARVs). Addressing a WHO-funded workshop for health workers in Kampala recently, he urged researchers to develop a new drug to fight HIV, if it resisted the exis
Katumba warns on HIV funds: New Vision - September 20, 2004; Chris Kiwawulo; THE Inspector General of Police, Maj. Gen. Katumba Wamala, has warned people handling HIV/AIDS funds and drugs against diverting them for personal gain. Some of the good structures coming up in suburbs are a direct result of diversion of these resources, Katumba said. This was in a speech read by the Police in-charge o
Hoima boy scoops HIV/AIDS award: New Vision - September 20, 2004; W. Rwebembera; Last Saturday, Abidi Christian Businge, 12 (above) of St. Bernadette Primary School in Hoima was crowned winner of an International HIV/AIDS video contest by Scenarios from Africa project. In a function organised by the project coordinator in Uganda , Dr. Stewart Kearsley, at Duhaga Secondary School, Businge was also g
UNCCI joins HIV/AIDS campaign: New Vision - September 20, 2004; Alice Kiingi; THIRTY-ONE districts will benefit from the first phase of the sh208m fund which the Uganda National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (UNCCI) received from the Global Fund to fight HIV/AIDS. In an interview recently, Stephen Kabagambe, the programme s coordinator, said the beneficiary districts will be in central, easte
People living with AIDS appeal to Museveni: New Vision - September 18, 2004; Darious Magara; UGANDANS living with HIV/AIDS have appealed to president Yoweri Museveni to recognise their work and give them incentives to motivate them. They also appealed to the Government to enhance advocacy for people living with the virus. Our president has been given awards and he has been greatly praised but us who are on the
Free tests: New Vision - September 17, 2004; MOROTO - State minister for Karamoja peter Lokeris recently launched free HIV/AIDS voluntary counselling and testing services in the district, the first of its kind in the region.
Keep hope: New Vision - September 17, 2004; MBALE - State minister for communication Michael Werikhe has asked people living with HIV/AIDS not to lose hope but continue contributing to the development of the country. He cautioned people against believing that being HIV positive was a curse. He was officiating at the TASO annual general meeting over the weekend.
NGOs aid orphans: New Vision - September 17, 2004; KITGUM - The Community-based HIV/AIDS Initiative (CHAI) project and the Uganda Aids Commission are catering for the education of 317 orphans in primary school. CHAI official Thomas Ojok told journalists recently that the project was paying school fees, buying uniforms and other scholastic materials for the orphans, who
Ugandans living longer: New Vision - September 17, 2004; Henry Mukasa; THE life expectancy of Ugandans has shot up by five years from 42 to 47 years. The shift is attributed mainly to the decline in the HIV prevalence from 18.5% in 1991 to 6.2% today. The statistics were contained in the state of Uganda Population report 2004, which was launched simultaneously with the state of the world
South African computer giants to showcase at AITEC exhibition: New Vision - September 16, 2004; SOUTH African computer giants will showcase some of the leading IT solutions at this year s Africa Information and Technology Exhibition and Conferences (AITEC) which started yesterday at the Internation Conference Centre, Kampala. OriginEx, a South African technology company will exhibit its latest computer solutions
VCT spreads: New Vision - September 16, 2004; RUKUNGIRI - The district health educator, also the Aids Integrated Model focal person, Francis Ndazarwe, has said HIV/AIDS voluntary counselling and testing (VCT) will soon be in all health centre IIIs. Ndazarwe said this on Saturday while opening a one-day workshop on HIV/AIDS for LC3 women councillors at Rukungiri S.
AIDS machine arrives: New Vision - September 15, 2004; mbarara - The Community hospital has installed CD4 count machine worth sh67m, for monitoring AIDS progression. Inaugurating this equipment at the hospital on Saturday, Mbarara CAO, Hezzy Kafureka said the CD4 count machine, the first of its kind in western Uganda , would greatly improve the care of people living with H
HIV test on demand: New Vision - September 15, 2004; kampala - Over 12 million Ugandans are demanding HIV tests, the national Coordinator for Counselling and Testing (VCT), Dr. Zainab Akol, has said. Akol said that basing on the 2002 population census, people aged above 15 years far exceeded the country s current 100,000 HIV test kits. Briefing a delegation led by Shephe
Health talk: New Vision - September 15, 2004; Health kits donated lukaya - The Canadian government has donated medical equipment worth sh35m to Kalungi Health centre in the town council. Among the equipment donated were those that test HIV/AIDS, various diseases and antenatal conditions. The Canadian High Commissioner to Kenya , Yves Perrer, handed the package
Condoms can't protect you from genital warts: New Vision - September 15, 2004; OF all Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), the less known to Ugandans is genital warts. And yet globally, it is becoming one of the most common STIs. Also known as condylomata acuminata or venereal warts, the contagious disease caused by the human papilloma virus ( HPV ), can appear anywher
LDF for the poor: New Vision - September 14, 2004; Fred Nangoli and Samuel Wamuttu; Residents of Pallisa district seeking medical services at Pallisa Town Council Centre Lodoi Development Fund (LDF) is one of the few organisations striving to improve the livelihood of the people of Pallisa district. Started in 1999 by Dr. Patrick Mutono and Helen Mutono, LDF focuses on the environment, agriculture, mi
Empower women – Speaker: New Vision - September 14, 2004; Charles Kakamwa; THE deputy Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga, has called for the promotion of girl child education, saying it would empower women economically and make them resist adultery. Kadaga said low social responsibility among parents and lack of economic empowerment for women had increased HIV/AIDS prevalence. She was on S
Optimism, hardwork pays - don: New Vision - September 13, 2004; Sidney Miria; To many people in Uganda , the title professor is often associated with grey hair, thick-rimmed spectacles and a somber-wrinkled forehead. But Dr. James Kiwanuka- Tondo, a civil servant-cum-journalist, turned academician, does not fit into that description. In fact, because of his body size, age and suave appearance, o
Mrs. Museveni praises public on HIV/AIDS: New Vision - September 13, 2004; C. Kiwawulo; First lady Janet Museveni has expressed gratitude towards the increasing number of personalities and organisations devoted to fighting HIV/AIDS in the country. The commitment exhibited by Ugandans in the fight against HIV/AIDS is a manifestation that the country will get rid of the disease, she said. Mrs. Museveni said
Address To The Nation: Address to the Nation on the issue of Federo and Regional Councils by President Museveni on 10 September 2004: New Vision (Kampala) - September 11, 2004; Fellow Citizens, 1.0 As the country is aware, Government has published the road map to take us to 2006. Cabinet will soon present to Parliament a White Paper and a comprehensive Bill regarding the thinking of the Movement administration about desirable changes in our 1995 Constitution. 1.1 As part of the process of con
When students seduce teachers: New Vision - September 11, 2004; Mathias Mazinga; What would you do if you were teacher and your student enticed you into love? What is the situation of students that join schools that practise lesbianism or homosexuality? How should vulnerable students be protected from sexual harassment at school? These are some of the questions that are posed, answered by Sweet Ene
Children donate to Barlonyo orphans: New Vision - September 11, 2004; Alex Balimwkungu; Children from safer regions in Uganda , under the New Partnership for Children Against Violent Conflict in Northern Uganda (NEPCAVIC) have donated relief items worth sh17m to orphans in Barlonyo. The children, comprising pupils from 52 primary and secondary schools in Kampala, Wakiso and Mukono districts, donated the i
RDC Urges Youth On Aids: New Vision (Kampala) - September 9, 2004; SOROTI RDC Musa Ecweru has advised youth from Teso, Karamoja and Acholi regions to intermarry in order to forge peace. He said they should test for HIV before they marry. Ecweru was opening a workshop organised by the Jamii ya Kupatanisha (Fellowship for Reconciliation). The fellowship met at Central Secondary School.
Crime rates irk mayor: New Vision (Kampala) - September 8, 2004; Robert Kalemba; THE Mayor of Mukono Town Council, Johnson Muyanja Senyonga, has said the increasing crime rate in the country is a sign that most people go to church to show off. Officiating at the opening of a four-day Biblical youth workshop at St. James Church in Nasuti village on Saturday, Senyonga said he doubted whether believer
Pregnancy without sex!: New Vision (Kampala) - September 8, 2004; Charles Wendo; Uganda s first test-tube baby is expected mid next month. Dr. Edward Tamale Ssali, the director of the Nordica Kampala Fertility and Gynaecological Centre, said he had fertilised eggs in a dish and implanted the embryos into several women. At least two are now in advanced pregnancy. One of them has gone to deliver in B
Teso kids appeal over orphans: New Vision (Kampala) - September 8, 2004; Richard Otim; TESO children have asked the Government to start programmes to enable orphans affected by HIV/AIDS attain higher education. Participating at a Children s Day organised by Teso Rural Development Organisation (TERUDO) at Ogooma sub-county in Kumi district on Thursday, the children lamented that most orphans who had been
600 to get free ARVs: New Vision (Kampala) - September 7, 2004; Ronald Kalyango; THE executive director of The AIDS Support Organ-isation (TASO), Dr. Alex Coutinho, has said 600 people living with HIV/AIDS will get anti-retroviral (ARVs) drugs this year. The country has a provision of drugs to benefit only 2,000 people but we will begin with 600 in the first two years and in the third year, the 800
Magic in the new stoves: New Vision (Kampala) - September 7, 2004; Alice Emasu; Gone are the days when the thinking and money minting was solely left to husbands. Today, women are rapidly demonstrating that innovations aren t anything but creativity. Stunning innovations characterised the recent International Women s Day celebration in Kamuli district. A women organisation, Kamuli District Women s
Ugandans in US honour Museveni: New Vision (Kampala) - September 6, 2004; Opiyo Oloya; President Yoweri Museveni on Saturday afternoon addressed hundreds of enthusiastic delegates attending the 16th annual Uganda North America Association convention at the Sheraton Hotel in downtown Seattle. A relaxed Museveni, accompanied by his wife Janet, government ministers, ambassador Edith Ssempala and US Congress
Countries accept herbs: New Vision (Kampala) - September 6, 2004; A NUMBER of african leaders last week used the second African Traditional Medicine Day to confirm their commitment to national efforts aimed at ensuring the safety, efficacy and quality of traditional medicines. In a statement, the African Union (AU) Commission called on member states to ensure that research on traditi
Donor aid cut worries bishop: New Vision (Kampala) - September 6, 2004; John Nzinjah; THE South Rwenzori Church of Uganda bishop, Jackson Nzerebende, has warned his flock of a financial blackout due to declining donor funding to the church. The diocese has been majorly depending on donor funds for most of her development projects and very little from the Christians here (in Kasese) and now that donor fu
UNAA Saturday (Mid-day): New Vision (Kampala) - September 4, 2004; President Museveni addressed a very enthusiatic crowd at the UNAA Seattle convention this afternoon. In the packed luncheon address, Museveni challenged Ugandans in North America to * Get education and know how to develop Uganda * promote manufactured products such as processed coffee abroad * promote and encourage tou
Govt officials shy away from ARVs: New Vision (Kampala) - September 4, 2004; Eddie Ssejjoba; The presidential advisor on HIV/Aids, Kintu Musoke, has said high-ranking government officials living with HIV/AIDS are too scared to go for free anti-retroviral (ARVs) drugs because they fear public reaction. He said those who did not know their status feared to go for blood tests because of public opinion. I am now f
Bride pregnant, no wedding: New Vision (Kampala) - September 4, 2004; KAMPALA - A master of ceremonies shocked jubilant balokole (born again Christians), when he announced that the wedding they were waiting for had been cancelled due to the HIV status of one party, writes Nicephore Agwanyi. The wedding, which was scheduled to take place in Wandegeya, was between Joseph and his bride iden
Uganda to get medical institute: New Vision (Kampala) - September 4, 2004; David Muwanga; Abinet Girmaye, the president of the Ethiopian Central Health College is planning to construct a $5m medical training college in Uganda . We are talking to various government departments about constructing a $5m medical training school, Girmaye said while meeting Uganda Investment Authority officials at their offices o
Pro-condom group protests Cardinal's visit to Sydney: New Vision (Kampala) - September 4, 2004; Milton Olupot; A PRO-condom Catholic AIDS agency in Australia has protested the invitation of Emmanuel Cardinal Wamala to Sydney because of his opposition to the use of condoms. Wamala is expected to travel to Sydney for the Catholic Mission Week this month. Brian Haill, the president of the Australian AIDS Fund Incorporated, in stat
AIDS drama concert on: New Vision (Kampala) - September 3, 2004; Youth of Kampala s Christ the King Church have resolved to use music, dance and drama to fight HIV/AIDS spread. They are to launch their crusade, Christ the King anti-AIDS Facts with a rib-breaking music/drama festival entitled the Sweet enemy at Christ the King Parish Hall this Sunday, starting 3:00pm. State Minister
3,000 trained on AIDS: New Vision (Kampala) - September 3, 2004; THE AIDS Integrated Model (AIM) district programme recently trained 3,477 people in Bushenyi district on HIV/AIDS, reports Wilber Muhwezi. Bushenyi district AIM focal person Nobert Turyahikayo said 900 tea workers and their spouses were trained on condom use. Turyahikayo said 620 prisons staff and prisoners at Nyamushe
Healers molest women: New Vision (Kampala) - September 2, 2004; Moses Nampala; Cases of herbalists sexually molesting their female clients are on the rise in Jinja district. The district Police commander, Pius Mutabazi, has said scores of women have been raped in the shrines of the male herbalists. These women claim to have been raped when they sought the services of the herbalists, he said.
Nile Bank to aid Hospice Uganda: New Vision (Kampala) - September 1, 2004; Emmy Olaki; Nile Bank s managing director, Richard Byarugaba, will this weekend lead a charity walk in Mbarara to raise funds for Hospice Uganda . Hospice Uganda is a non-governmental organisation which looks after cancer and HIV/AIDS patients. As an advantaged person and bank, we feel the need to help these people because it is a
UNICEF official raps LCs over defilement: New Vision (Kampala) - September 1, 2004; Charles Kakamwa; UNICEF representative Peter Kabagambe has decried the increasing cases of defilement of school children. He blamed local leaders for concealing information about abuse of children, saying this had increased defilement and the prevalence of HIV/AIDS in children. Kabagambe made the remarks at celebrations to mark Bugiri
EU pledges AIDS funds: New Vision (Kampala) - September 1, 2004; Fortunate Ahimbisibwe; A European Union (EU) delegation has commended Uganda s efforts in fighting HIV/Aids and promised to solicit more funding for the cause. The 12-member delegation was yesterday visiting Naguru Teenage Information and health Centre. We have known over the years that Uganda is a specific case as far as HIV/AIDS is concern
Batwa king back to primary school: New Vision (Kampala) - August 31, 2004; John B. Thawite; THE King of the Batwa, Geoffrey Nzito, 22, has resumed school after having dropped out in P.4. The four-feet tall Nzito, who aspires to pursue a degree in human medicine, dropped out of Bumate Primary School during the Allied Democratic Front (ADF) rebel insurgency. Sources from Bundibugyo said Nzito has engaged a priv
Nebbi starts AIDS campaign: New Vision (Kampala) - August 31, 2004; An international social marketing organisation, Population Services International, has launched a Voluntary Counselling and Testing (VCT) awareness campaign in Nebbi district, reports Frank Mugabi. Speaking during the launch at Nebbi Hospital recently, district administration secretary Yotam Agenrwoth who represented d
AIDS peer clinic ends: New Vision (Kampala) - August 31, 2004; Norman Katende; THE three-day Global Fund peer-coaches workshop on HIV/AIDS at Jokas Hotel in Bweyogerere ended with a call to the 20 participants not to sit back and relax, reports Norman Katende. We are lucky that Uganda is one of the beneficiaries of this Global Fund. Let what you have learnt apply. Let us pass over what we have le
Don't politicise HIV/AIDS campaign - Health chief: New Vision (Kampala) - August 31, 2004; Fred Ouma; THE assistant commissioner in charge of health promotion and education, Paul Kaggwa, has warned Ugandans against linking HIV/AIDS campaigns to politics, since it is a global problem. He said the Government condemned politicising HIV/AIDS, saying the country was making another stride against the disease through the Nati
Artistes 'can fight AIDS': New Vision (Kampala) - August 31, 2004; John Nzinjah; A Commissioner for secondary education, Khalid Nsubuga, has called for the use of music, dance and drama to mobilise the community against HIV/AIDS, reports John Nzinjah. Nsubuga said this recently at Kasese Secondary School during the district s music, dance and drama secondary schools competition. Nsubuga also offici
Kamwenge gets global AIDS fund: New Vision (Kampala) - August 31, 2004; Christopher Kiwawulo; KAMWENGE district has received a sh109m grant from the Global Fund to fight HIV/AIDS in the district. The fund to be managed by Kamwenge Developm-ent Agency (KADA) will sensitise people on the dangers of HIV/AIDS. Special presidential assistant on research and information Frank Tumwebaze recently commissioned the campa
Condom use hits 19 million: New Vision (Kampala) - August 31, 2004; Ebenezer Bifubyeka; UGANDA buys 19 million condoms every month to combat HIV/AIDS, STDs and improve family planning, the national programme officer for information and communication in the population secretariat has said. Martin Ninsiima said this on Friday during a three-day media professionals workshop attended by about 30 journalists f
Unicef warns on ARV use: New Vision (Kampala) - August 31, 2004; Anne Mugisa; THE UN Children s Fund (UNICEF) and scientists have warned against use of anti-retroviral drugs (ARVs) without improving the nutrition of patients. The scientists said there was a lot of talk of ARVs but the nutrition issue is not addressed. Delegates from 14 ea