Ambassador Malac’s full speech at the East African Healthcare Federation Conference
As prepared for delivery Remarks for East African Healthcare Federation Conference U.S. Ambassador Deborah R. Malac Monday, June 6, 2016, 8:45 AM Sheraton Hotel, Kampala Hon. Minister of Health, Elioda Tumwesigye, Honorable Ministers from Rwanda and Tanzania, Government representatives from Kenya, Uganda Government representatives, Non-governmental Organizations and Faith-based Organizations present, Members of the Private Sector ... Read More»
Best Wishes to the Muslim Communities on the Holy Month of Ramadan
Statement by the Ambassador Deborah R. Malac on the Occasion of Ramadan Asalam Alaikum, On behalf of the U.S. Embassy, I would like to extend our best wishes to Muslim communities in Uganda on the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan. Ramadan is the festive month during which Muslims around the globe reflect on and ... Read More»
World Environment Day: Farmers, do want healthier soil? Don’t plow.
As farmers adapt to the effects of climate change, they want cost-effective ways to maximize available water and improve soil. More and more farmers are discovering conservation tillage (also known as conservation agriculture). Instead of disturbing the soil by plowing after a harvest, the farmers leave residue, such as maize stalks or wheat stubble, on ... Read More»
Did you apply for the U.S. Diversity Visa Lottery last year?
If so, now’s the time to check the status of your application. Go to https://www.dvlottery.state.gov/ and follow the instructions to enter the confirmation number you received when you submitted your application. Applications for the next registration period will be accepted later in the year, most likely in October. Read More»