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Uganda Recognized As East Africa’s Top Virology Hub

Uganda has officially been designated as East Africa’s Centre of Excellence in Virology, marking a significant milestone in the country’s contributions to health research and infectious disease control. This recognition was awarded through the Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI), a testament to

May 10, 2025

Health

Positive Initiative: Nile Breweries Boots Country Wide COVID Vaccination Efforts

Nile Breweries Ltd on Nov.04, launched a simultaneous COVID-19 vaccination drive to support the Ministry of Health by setting up walk-in vaccination centres at 20 of its distribution sites across the country. The launch was flagged off at Kasanga in Kampala at

November 5, 2021

Health

Covid-19: Arriving Travelers At Entebbe Airport To Be Isolated At Home

Passengers arriving at Entebbe International Airport will no longer be required to wait for their Covid-19 results. The Minister for Health, Hon Ruth Aceng said that effective 05 November 2021, passengers will be allowed to proceed and self-isolate at home until they

November 3, 2021

Health

Health Ministry To Launch Mass Covid-19 Vaccination in Teso, Lango Sub Region

The Ministry of Health has set a target of 1.1 million people to be vaccinated against Covid-19 in the Teso and Lango sub region. The vaccination campaign dubbed “operation last lap” targets people aged 18 years and above. Dr Alfred Driwale, the

November 2, 2021

Health

Legislators Push For MP Ssegirinya To Get Specialized Treatment

Parliament is currently engaged in talks with different stakeholders to see that that the Kawempe North MP, Hon. Muhammad Ssegirinya who is currently in a prison hospital, receives treatment in a better medical facility. The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Hon Anita Among

October 30, 2021

Health·World News

AU Calls On EU To Recognize African COVID-19 Vaccine Certificates

A senior official of the African Union Commission on Tuesday urged European Union member countries against a policy of not accepting COVID-19 vaccine certificates from the continent. Speaking at the opening of a meeting of foreign affairs ministers of the European Union

October 27, 2021

Health

Only 18 Percent Prison Inmates Vaccinated Against Covid-19

The Uganda Prisons Services has said that it has so far vaccinated only 18 percent of its 66,832 inmates across the country. Frank Baine, the Uganda Prisons Spokesperson said that only 2% of the already vaccinated prisoners have received the second dose.

October 27, 2021

Health

Mandatory Testing At Entebbe Airport Set To Start

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has launched the commencement of $30 per person mandatory testing by government for COVID-19 for all incoming passengers at Entebbe International Airport. Since May, private laboratories have been testing un-vaccinated passengers from ten high risk countries such as

October 25, 2021

Health

Mulago Records High Number Of Pregnant Women With Rare Heart Complication

Pregnant women are increasingly reporting a rare form of heart complication during the last months of pregnancy and up to five months after pregnancy. Scientifically named peripartum cardiomyopathy, doctors at Mulago National Referral Hospital and the Uganda Heart Institute (UHI) have said

October 23, 2021

Health

Breast Cancer In Ugandan Men 7 Times Higher Than World Average

While women are encouraged to always check their breasts to look out for any possible swellings five to ten days every after their monthly periods, experts at the Uganda Cancer Institute say men should do the same at any time during the

October 23, 2021

Crime·Health

Jinja Hospital Pharmacist, Six Others Arrested Over Stolen Government Supplies

Police in Kiira region on Thursday arrested the Jinja regional referral hospital internal pharmacist, Ambrose Kamugisha, alongside six others for allegedly selling government labelled supplies. The suspects are being detained at Nalufenya police station awaiting prosecution. The suspects were arrested following a

October 22, 2021

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