2015-01-19 Uganda Health

Millions for polio immunization   
The Observer
At least 7.5 million children below five years of age are to be vaccinated against polio in a countrywide drive that began on Saturday and ends today, Monday. Uganda was declared polio-free in 2006. But Sarah Opendi, the state minister for Primary Health ...

2015-01-19 Uganda Science

Irish Independent   

Two more 'Earths' still hiding in our solar system   
Irish Independent
Artist impression of one of the two as-yet undiscovered planets as big as Earth or larger may be hiding in the outer fringes of the Solar System, scientists believe. The secret worlds are thought to exist beyond the orbits of Neptune, the furthest true planet from ...

2015-01-19 Uganda Sports

Voice of America (blog)   

Group B Sees Draws For Cape Verde, Tunisia, Zambia and DR Congo   
Voice of America (blog)
91C134E0-1214-4EE5-BF7A-0FC8D5CF8002_cx0_cy31_cw0_mw1024_s_n_r1 A Congolese supporter grimaces before his side's matchup against Zambia, Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015 in Ebebiyin, Equatorial Guinea (AP). Africa Cup of Nations Group B rivals ...

2015-01-19 Uganda Entertainment

New Vision   

Why America's super model chose Uganda   
The Observer (blog)
Los Angeles-based super model and TV host, Marlina Moreno, is in the country to boost efforts to market Uganda. Her visit will culminate into the production of a documentary to be aired to millions of Americans through her travel platforms: examiner.com, ...

2015-01-19 Uganda Technology

Marietta Daily Journal   

Time for Coke, McDonald's to 'Carry On'   
Marietta Daily Journal
I never thought that I would see the day that two beloved American icons, Coca-Cola and McDonald's, would be forced to run from their own products and great traditions. But that's exactly what is happening. It all started quite some time ago with an innocent ...

2015-01-19 Uganda Business

Marietta Daily Journal   

Time for Coke, McDonald's to 'Carry On'   
Marietta Daily Journal
I never thought that I would see the day that two beloved American icons, Coca-Cola and McDonald's, would be forced to run from their own products and great traditions. But that's exactly what is happening. It all started quite some time ago with an innocent ...

2015-01-19 Uganda World

Channel News Asia   

Manhunts, death threats as Europe on high terror alert   
Channel News Asia
European foreign ministers meet on Jan 19 against a backdrop of high alerts across several countries for terror attacks. PHOTOS. EU counter-terrorism chief Gilles de Kerchove. (File photo:: AFP/Emmanuel Dunand). Enlarge; Caption. BRUSSELS: Europe ...

2015-01-19 Uganda Africa

The Nation Newspaper   

858040 PVCs distributed in Ondo   
The Nation Newspaper
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said of the 1,317,497 Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) sent to Ondo State, 858,040 have been collected. It added that the over 4,500 Smart Card Readers (SCRs) to be used at the 3,007 polling units ...

2015-01-19 Uganda Uganda

spyghana.com   

Kyambogo Professors Urged To Aim High   
spyghana.com
“As professors you should write good quality papers so as to get Noble Prize award,” he said on the third day of the university's 11th graduation ceremony at the main campus in Kampala. The Nobel Prize is awarded by Swedish and Norwegian committees in ...