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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·News

Horror In Parliament As Female Ugandan Lawmaker Tests Positive For Coronavirus

Anxiety has hit Uganda Parliament after a female legislator tested positive for coronavirus on Wednesday, July 14. This was confirmed by Aruu County MP, Odonga Otoo in his message to one of the Parliamentary WhatsApp groups. “I have just been tipped to

July 15, 2020

Health·News·Politics

In Hot Soup: Kadaga Summons Min.Aceng,Namugwanya For Flouting Presidential Directives On Covid-19

The Speaker Rt.Hon.Rebecca Kadaga has directed the Ministers for Health and Kampala respectively to make statements to the House on allegations that they did not adhere to the standard operating procedures (SOPs) instituted to curb the spread of the coronavirus. Kalungu West

July 15, 2020

Health·News

Covid-19: Unfortunately Countries Headed In The Wrong Direction – WHO

Countries are not doing enough to stop the spread of COVID-19, this is according to the World Health Organization-WHO. This comes as the world is experiencing an increase in the number of cases that are reported daily globally. Data from WHO shows

July 14, 2020

Health·News

In Uganda: Covid-19 Cases Rise To 1025 With 972 Recoveries

The number of COVID-19 cases in the country has risen to 1,025 after 12 new cases were recorded on Saturday. The cases were from 2,292 samples that were tested yesterday. Seven were from truck drivers that were picked different points of entry-

July 12, 2020

Health·News

In Arua; Health Ministry Lifts Ban On Public Transport

The Ministry of Health has lifted the ban on public transport in Arua. In a letter dated July 10 addressed to the Resident City Commissioner Arua Nahori Oya and also the chairperson Arua district COVID-19 task force, the State Minister for Health

July 12, 2020

Health·News

Over Four Million Treated Mosquito Nets Set For Distribution In Eastern Uganda

The government distribution of Long-Lasting Insecticide Treated Nets starts today in 25 districts of Eastern and Northern Uganda. This is part of the newly launched “under the net” campaign, through which the government intends to distribute up to 27.5 million mosquito nets

July 10, 2020

Health·News·Security

Gen.Kyanda Inspects Security At Entebbe Airport Over Covid-19 Pandemic

The COVID-19 Inter-Agency Security Joint Task Force(IAJTF) led by Maj Gen Leopold Kyanda has carried out spot checks at Entebbe International Airport, Kitoro Market and two quarantine centers to evaluate the effectiveness and welfare of the security teams deployed. The deployments are

July 6, 2020

Health·News

It’s Not a Snake, but Beware of Its Venomous Bite

By The Newyork Times If a worm and a snake had a slimy, scandalous love child, it might look something like a caecilian: a legless creature that’s actually neither worm nor snake, but a soil-dwelling amphibian found in tropics across the globe. Content

July 5, 2020

Health·News

Min. Health Upgrades Mukono Health Centre IV To Hospital Status

The Ministry of Health is currently upgrading Mukono Health Centre IV, such that it can be elevated to the status of handling COVID-19 and other specialised cases. The move comes after officials from the Ministry of Health observed that since it is

July 3, 2020

Crime·Health·News·Politics

Covid-19: Police Antagonize Prof.Bukenya Rally For Defying Presidential Directives

Police dispersed the meeting of ormer Vice President of Uganda, Prof Gilbert Bukenya today had organised a political gathering of over 600 people at his home in Kakiri, Wakiso district. Prof. Bukenya used taxis to ferry people without following the Ministry of

July 3, 2020

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