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The Minister of State for Industry, Hon. David Bahati(@dbahati ), has commissioned Production Line 2 and presided over the groundbreaking of Production Lines 3 and 4 at East African Medical Vitals (EAMV) in Namanve, marking a significant milestone in Uganda’s local manufacturing of essential medical supplies.

The expansion demonstrates the impact of Government investment through the Uganda Development Corporation (UDC), which invested UGX 21.4 billion in EAMV in 2023 through equity and debt financing, supporting the installation of Production Line 2 and providing working capital.

The Hon. Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, @SanjayTanna444, in collaboration with the Uganda Manufacturers Association (@newsUMA), held an engagement with stakeholders in the plastics sector to discuss key industry priorities and strategies for the sector’s growth.

Discussions centred on improving the quality and competitiveness of locally manufactured plastic products, expanding access to export markets, clarifying the definition of single-use plastics, strengthening recycling initiatives and encouraging private-sector self-regulation to address plastic waste.

The Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, Hon. Sanjay Tanna,(@SanjayTanna444 ),will grace the launch of the Phase Three expansion of EAMV, covering Production Lines 3 and 4 of its glove manufacturing facility at Namanve Industrial Park, as the Guest of Honour.

“We can not have a situation where Ugandans pay communication services but continue to experience dropped calls,unexplained data depletion and unreliable network connectivity.Customers deserve services that match the money they spend,Hon Sanjay Tanna(@SanjayTanna444,
@mtic_uganda to Telecommunications operators @mtnug &@Airtel_Ug inclusive.
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Ready to discover where the next business opportunities lie? Hon. Sanjay Tanna (@SanjayTanna444), Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, will be sharing insights on the Government’s ATMS priority sectors at #PakasaForum2026.

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📅 November 21, 2026
📍 Enterprise Uganda Headquarters, Butabika