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Nuclear a wise choice, says President of Uganda

Nuclear a wise choice, says President of Uganda

The choice of nuclear power is a "very wise" one, Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni told the opening of the 2nd Africa Nuclear Business Platform Conference. Uganda's Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development signed memoranda of understanding with nuclear energy sector partners from Argentina and South Korea during the conference in Kampala.

Nuclear Policies 17 March 2023


IAEA completes Ugandan nuclear infrastructure review

IAEA completes Ugandan nuclear infrastructure review

Uganda's government is strongly committed to developing the infrastructure needed for a safe, secure and peaceful nuclear power programme, an International Atomic Energy Agency team of experts has found. The eight-day Integrated Nuclear Infrastructure Review mission was conducted at the government's request.

New Nuclear 09 December 2021


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IAEA helps Uganda improve radiotherapy provision

IAEA helps Uganda improve radiotherapy provision

The International Atomic Energy Agency has launched a new, national cancer control project for Uganda that promises to continue the path towards stronger, more accessible cancer therapy services. Each year, nearly 30,000 new cancer cases are reported in the country and more than 20,000 cancer-related deaths are recorded.

Energy & Environment 29 January 2020


China and Uganda agree to nuclear cooperation

China and Uganda agree to nuclear cooperation

CNNC-Ugandan Energy Ministry MoU - 48A memorandum of understanding on cooperation in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy has been signed between China National Nuclear Corporation and the Ugandan Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development. The parties will give priority to cooperation in applying nuclear technology in medicine, agriculture and industry.

Nuclear Policies 14 May 2018


Uganda seeks Chinese cooperation in nuclear energy

Uganda seeks Chinese cooperation in nuclear energy

Ugandans visit Fuqing - 48A delegation from Uganda has visited China to familiarise itself with nuclear energy technology and to discuss cooperation. The African country plans to introduce nuclear into its future energy mix.

Nuclear Policies 12 May 2017