August 14, 2019

Ebola drugs show ‘90% survival rate’ in breakthrough trial

AGENCIES Ebola may soon be a “preventable and treatable” disease after a trial of two drugs showed significantly improved survival rates, scientists have said. Four drugs […]
August 12, 2019

‘We are facing a learning crisis’, UN chief warns on International Youth Day

By Our Reporter Schools are “not equipping young people with the skills they need to navigate the technological revolution”, UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned, in a message released […]
August 12, 2019

Over 175 killed, nearly a million left homeless by landslides and floods in India

AGENCIES Floods and landslides across southern and western Indian states have killed nearly 200 people over the past week as the Indian Army intensifies its relief […]
August 12, 2019

Eid Aduna celebrations: VP Ssekandi urges Muslims to renew their faith

By George Mangula   Vice President, Edward Kiwanuka Ssekandi joined the Islamic community in Masaka at prayers marking this year’s Eid Aduha with a call on […]