Joe had suffered from really bad headaches for the last 20 years. He eventually decides to go and see a Doctor. The Doctor says, ‘Joe, the good news is I can cure your headaches. The bad news is that it will require removing your testicles. You have a very rare condition, which causes your testicles to press on your spine and the pressure creates one hell of a headache.The only way to relieve the pressure is to remove the testicles.’ Joe is shocked and depressed. He wondered if he had anything to live for. He had no choice but to…
The best of WhatsApp: Uganda at the Dubai 2020 Expo
[Once in a while, I land on articles that I find well reasoned, with great prose. Below I reproduce an article shared on the WhatsApp groups. Take time and read. You will learn a thing or two.] By Dr Daniel Tumwine Apparently among a section of Ugandans, if you criticize mediocrity, and downright laziness, and incompetence you are labelled “unpatriotic”, a “hater” and “negative”… To them, we must all sing “kumbaya” instead of confronting our weaknesses. No. I won’t be part of that game. If your spouse or mother won’t point out your flaws, who will? Your harshest critics should…
Best of WhatsApp: Presidental Address
As per the Uganda Government Presidential address over the status of covid-19 in our country, it is evident that schools (pri & sec) are to reopen the next year 2022. (No specific time frame) Over the same, I, therefore, have this to say: 1. Take heart. Relax and be positive towards life because all will come to pass. 2. It’s time for us to live a real life! A genuine and simple life, not that of pretence, except those with other sources of emoluments. 3. When you’re in dire lack please make a loud call for rescue. There is always…
Best Of WhatsApp: Covid19 is an invisible army
This article is attributed to HE YK Museveni. It is a good read. “In a war situation, nobody asks anyone to stay indoors. You stay indoors by choice. In fact, if you have a basement, you hide there for as long as hostilities persist. During a war, you don’t insist on your freedom. You willingly give it up in exchange for survival. During a war, you don’t complain of hunger. You bear hunger and pray that you live to eat again During a war, you don’t argue about opening your business. You close your shop (if you have the time),…
The best of WhatsApp: COVID19 care and treatment key facts
Dear kinsmen and kinswomen, Praise be to God Almighty who has kept us alive amidst this raging covid-19 pandemic. On a sad note, I commiserate with those who’ve lost their loved ones or friends to this invisible enemy. Its tough.In addition, I pray for quick recovery for the sick and patience for those taking care of their loved ones. Covid-19 has brought to surface the long standing challenge of high cost of healthcare in Uganda. For the last 20 years, since abolition of user fees in public hospitals, discusssions have been ongoing on how to bring down the cost of…
Best of WhatsApp: President Museveni announces tougher Covid-19 measures
Following Measures are active with effect from 7th June 2021 1. All schools and institutions to close for 42 days with effect from 7th June 2021. 2. All teachers MUST be fully vaccinated before they return to schools to teach. 3. Communal Prayers in mosques, churches, stadia and all other religious gatherings etc have been suspended for 42 days. 4. Public gatherings, including cultural gatherings are suspended for 42 days. 5. Travel from and to Cat A countries remains suspended 6. Agricultural activities to continue since they don’t encourage crowding 7. Factories, construction businesses shall remain open. 8. Shopping malls,…
