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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

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Go & Vaccinate! Uganda Receives Second Batch of COVID-19 Vaccines Donated By China

Uganda on Tuesday received a second batch of Sinovac COVID-19 vaccines donated by the Chinese government. Margaret Muhanga, the minister of state for primary health care, received the vaccines at the National Medical Stores in Entebbe, 40 km south of the capital

October 19, 2021

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Just In! Ex US Secretary of State ‘Powell’ Dies Of Covid Complications At 84

Former secretary of State and chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Colin Powell has died from Covid complications at the age of 84, the Capital Times have learnt. Powell was previously diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer that hurts

October 18, 2021

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Kanungu District Tightens Border Surveillance After Ebola Outbreak in DRC

There is heightened surveillance by Kanungu district health officials at the common border with the Democratic Republic of Congo-DRC following the outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus. On October 8th, 2021, DRC’s Minister of Public Health, Hygiene and Prevention, Dr. Jean-Jacques Mbungani

October 18, 2021

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Big Boost: Health Ministry Opens Four Additional Covid-19 Vaccination Centers In Kampala

Kampala: In a bid to reach more people and beat deadlines, the Ministry of Health has opened four additional vaccination centers in the Kampala Metropolitan to boost on the vaccination exercise. According to Dr. Immaculate Ampaire, the Assistant Manager of the Uganda

October 12, 2021

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Lawyer Sheila Namahe,Sheebah Launch ‘FOR HER’ Foundation To End Menstrual Stigma

There was a sigh of relief on Friday 8th October as city Lawyer Shiela Namahe partnered up with singer Sheebah Karungi to launch ‘FOR HER Foundation’ a new menstrual health campaign aimed at raising awareness around the heightened menstruation related challenges women

October 12, 2021

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Ugandan Veterinarians Call For Centralized Drugs Regulation & Control

Government has been urged to fast track the implementation of a presidential directive for the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF ) to take full charge of veterinary drugs regulation and control. Speaking at celebrations to mark World Rabies Day

September 28, 2021

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Indian Association, Ismaili Community & Singer Eddy Kenzo Mobilise Relief To Help The Vulnerable Communities In Uganda

In efforts to better serve humanity and voluntary services to vulnerable communities, Indian Association and the Ismaili Civic a global Initiative by the Shia Ismaili group has kicked off this year’s voluntary activities in Uganda with collection of relief aid for various

September 27, 2021

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Kibaale RDC Faces Jail Over Commissioning Incomplete UGX 700M Maternity Ward

Kibaale Resident District Commissioner Deborah Mbabazi, is in trouble for commissioning an incomplete maternity ward at Matale health center III in Matale sub-county worth Shillings 700million. The maternity ward also has various defects, an indication of poor workmanship. The State Minister in

September 27, 2021

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‘We Care About Your Health’ – Dolphin Suites Re-opens Fitness Center To Kill Covid-19 Hardship Stress

Dolphin Suites, a luxury hotel located on Princess Anne Drive, Plot 36 Bugolobi, Kampala, has opened its fitness center following government’s allowance of the reopening of gyms, saunas, massage parlours and general wellness centres in the country. These have been banned from

September 25, 2021

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IGP Ochola Down With Unstable High Blood Pressure

The Director Police health Services Dr Moses Byaruhanga has revealed that the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Martin Okoth Ochola is on sick leave after developing high blood pressure. Dr Byaruhanga made the revelation while responding to queries before defense committee of

September 23, 2021

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