Health experts have convened cross boarder regional meeting to discuss ways of eradicating neglected diseases which have continued to affect various communities in Africa despite the availability of medicines to treat the diseases. The meeting which has been convened in Entebbe is focusing mainly on Guinea worm disease, which is still affecting various communities in […]
DAAD Scholarship Programme: DAAD Scholarship Programmes have benefited hundreds of African students since inception. The scholarships are given each year to postgraduate students wishing to study for a master‘s or PhD degree. DAAD does not sponsor undergraduate studies in Africa. The DAAD scholarships can support students who want to study in their country (In Country […]
The European Centre for Minority Issues (ECMI) in Flensburg, Germany, solicits applications for internship positions open to graduate or recent graduate students. Periods: January to March Deadline for application: 30 September Notification: before 30 October April to June. Deadline for application: 31 December Notification: before 31 January July to September Deadline for application: 31 March […]
IDRC Internship Award: The IDRC Internship awards provide exposure to research for international development through a program of training in research management and grant administration under the guidance of IDRC program staff. Internships will be considered for a program of training and research responding to IDRC’s research priorities. IDRC’s research activities focus on four Program […]
Shock and grief befell on patients as most of Uganda hospitals faces a shortage of tuberculosis drugs, an insider in Uganda’s ministry of health told our news informers today. The monitoring and evaluation officer with Coalition for Health Promotion and Social Development (HEPS Uganda) also says that the shortage of tuberculosis drugs has lasted for […]
African Guest Researcher Scholarship Programme: This scholarship programme is directed at scholars in Africa, engaged in research on the African continent. Female researchers are especially encouraged to apply for these scholarships. The Guest Researchers’ Scholarship Programme is directed at senior scholars in Africa engaged in research on/about the African continent with a proven track record […]
Ugandais to open an embassy in Ramallah inPalestine. The development was recently agreed upon byUgandapresident Yoweri Museveni and thePalestinehead of state, Sheikh Mahmood Abas. Abas is a close friend of President Museveni. And in fact Abas visitedUgandain April last year and held closed door talks with Museveni. LaterUgandastatehouse officials issued a press statement that indicated […]
Although he is a state minister in charge of Regional Affairs, Asuman Kiyingi has been described as a mere servant in NRM. NRM stands for the National Resistance Movement. Kiyingi has been termed as a servant after he accused Kampala Central MP, Mohammad Nsereko on NBS TV yesterday of fighting the ruling party. Nsereko in […]
Although he is a state minister in charge of Regional Affairs, Asuman Kiyingi has been described as a servant by the leaders of NRM. Kiyingi has been termed as a servant after he accused Kampala Central MP, Mohammad Nsereko on NBS TV yesterday of fighting the ruling party. Nsereko in retaliation has told off minister […]
Nominate a successful woman entrepreneur for the UWEAL Business Achievers Awards. Nominations are due by 15 November 2011 in the following catergories: T. Mbiire Award for Woman Entrepreneur of the Year This Award will be given to a woman who has successfully started and continues to run a growing and profitable business venture. The business […]