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Panic As Suspected Female Covid-19 Patient Dies In Mbale

The Ministry of Health is currently investigating death of a 34 year old female who passed on 21st July, 2020 at a Clinic in Mbale. The deceased is Kenyan national married to a Ugandan. At the time of her first admission, she

July 22, 2020

Crime·News

Covid-19: 32 Arrested For Defying Curfew To Watch Arsenal Match

On Wednesday night, police arrested 32 suspects for violating Presidential directives and Ministry of Health guidelines of social distancing as well as curfew. The 32 suspects were arrested while watching premier league match that is Arsenal vs Liverpool at Katanga in Wandegeya,

July 16, 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

News·Politics

Covid-19: FDC Rejects EC’s Proposed Scientific Elections

Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has strongly opposed the scientific elections proposed by the Electoral Commission. The party says it is a big risk to hold an election at a time the party is grappling with COVID-19 pandemic. Hon.Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda ,

July 7, 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

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

News

Covid-19: Gen.Kyanda Tours Luzira Grounded Ships,Lauds Market Venders

The Chairman of the Security Inter Agency Joint Task Force (IAJTF), Maj Gen Leopold Eric Kyanda has commended the market vendors operating at Port bell market and the management of the inland port for closely observing the COVID-19 guidelines issued by the

July 3, 2020

Health·News·Security

Covid-19 Crisis: French Govt Donates Relief Items To UPDF

The French Government has donated assorted items to Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces towards the fight against COVID 19 Pandemic. The French Ambassador to Uganda H.E Jules-Armand Aniambossou handed over 2510 jerrycans of 20 litres of hand sanitizers. The Minister for General Duties

July 1, 2020

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