GCIC Media Review – 7th November, 2023

NEW VISION

TITLE: GOVT ISSUES TOUGH RULES ON SAUNAS, STEAM BATHS

Page: 3

Summary: In the wake of a damming report on the state of saunas and steam baths, the Government has issued tough operational guidelines intended to safeguard Ugandans.

 TITLE: OVER 330,000 UNVERIFIED SIM CARDS TO BE BLOCKED

Page: 3

Summary: The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has announced a deadline for the deactivation of SIM cards that are not fully registered in accordance with the new regulatory guidelines.

TITLE: OIL DEAL IS GOOD FOR UGANDA

Page: 15

Summary: Energy Minister Ruth Nankabirwa tabled a Bill in Parliament last week that will see the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) take over the sourcing and supply of oil to Uganda.

TITLE: MBARARA HOSPITAL LAUNCHES PAEDIATRIC WHEELCHAIR SERVICE

Page: 28

Summary: Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, in conjunction with Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) has launched a paediatric wheelchair service. The service is aimed at supporting the movement of children with long-term mobility problems.

DAILY MONITOR

TITLE: INNOVATORS SHOWCASE AIRCRAFT, TRACTOR AS SCIENCE WEEK STARTS

Page: 18

Summary: The National Science Week (NSW) started yesterday with local innovators showcasing at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds several products and technologies they said they have manufactured or created.