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Health

UPDF National Referral Hospital Inaugurates First Board to Drive Military and National Healthcare Growth

The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) National Referral Hospital in Mbuya today marked a major step forward with the inauguration of its first Board of Directors,
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Command Post Exercise

Uganda Strengthens Disaster Preparedness With Okoa Maisha 25 Exercise

The Command Post Exercise codenamed ‘Okoa Maisha 25’ concluded on 3 September 2025 at the Uganda Rapid Deployment Capability (URDC) Headquarters in Jinja. Hon. Hillary Onek,
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Veterans’ Welfare

Uganda, Japan Partner to Empower Injured Servicemen and Veterans

The Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Hon. Jacob Marksons Oboth, has launched a Japan-funded project designed to rehabilitate and empower war-affected veterans and injured
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Retirement

President Museveni Reflects on UPDF’s Humble Beginnings at Retirement Send-Off of Seven Generals

The President and Commander-in-Chief of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), His Excellency Gen (Rtd) Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, presided over the retirement send-off
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RETREAT

MODVA And UPDF Set Course For 2025/26 With Focus On Security And Accountability

The Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MODVA) and the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) have concluded a three-day strategic retreat aimed at shaping budget
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African Public Service Day

Ministry Of Defence And Veteran Affairs Commemorates African Public Service Day With Notable Participation

The Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MODVA) joined fellow government institutions on Monday in commemorating the 14th African Public Service Day at Kololo Ceremonial
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Sports

MODVA, UPDF Join Government Institutions In Africa Public Service Day Sports Gala

The Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MODVA) and the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) joined over 35 government ministries, departments, and agencies in a spirited
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African Public Service Day

UPDF Launches Medical Outreach In Kinawataka Ahead Of Public Service Day

The Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MoDVA), in partnership with the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), has launched a two-day medical camp in Kinawataka
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Training

52 Officers Graduate From Kimaka, Reminded Of Commitment To Welfare And Professionalism

The Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs, Hon. Jacob Marksons Oboth, has reaffirmed the government’s ongoing commitment to the welfare and professional development of the
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