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October 24, 2024

Uganda Confirms 1st mpox Death as Cases Hit164

Uganda on Wednesday confirmed its first death of mpox as the cumulative number of laboratory-confirmed infections hit 164 in the East African country. Henry Kyobe Bosa, incident commander at Uganda’s Ministry of

Education·Health

August 31, 2021

Excitement As Proprietors, Education Ministry Resolve To Reopen Schools In September

The ministry of education has tabled seven strategies as proposals for the safe reopening of schools during a virtual meeting that attracted several stakeholders. School proprietors, education umbrella organizations, and international school

Health·News

May 14, 2020

But How? Truck Driver Tests Positive For Covid-19 In Uganda, Negative In Kenya

The Kenya Medical Research Institute (Kemri) has overturned Covid-19 test results on a Kenyan long-distance truck driver who was tested positive in Uganda while on transit a fortnight ago. According to Taita-Taveta health officials,

Uganda’s Covid-19 Death Rise To Over 400 As Cases Hit 55,511

The Uganda health Ministry has confirmed 842 new Covid-19 cases as the Country continues grappling with the virus. The cases were registered from the tests done on 7th June 2021 bringing the

June 10, 2021

Health

Covid-19 Crisis: Head Teachers Concerned About Fulfilment Of SOPs As Schools Near Reopening In 2021

Head teachers of different schools are concerned about plans by the government to open schools for other classes. Government is planning to reopen for more classes before the candidates sit for their

December 12, 2020

Education

Uganda Registers Fifth Covid-19 Death

Ministry of Health has confirmed a fifth death of Covid-18 of a 46-year-old female of Indian origin. “On August,1, 2020, she presented at Kibuli Muslim hospital with signs and symptoms consistent with

August 3, 2020

Health

PS Dr.Diana Atwine Inspects Construction Of Mulago Cancer Bunker

Ministry of Health permanent Secretary Dr. Diana Atwine today led a Project Steering Committee to inspect the ongoing construction works of six bunkers for cancer machines. Also under construction is office space

July 29, 2020

Health·Kampala·News

Panic As Uganda Registers First Covid-19 Death

Uganda has registered the first Covid-19 death. The deceased is a 34-year-old Ugandan support staff working in Namisindwa District, according to Dr Henry Mwebesa, the director health services. She first presented with

July 24, 2020

Health·News

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

July 22, 2020

Health·News

Health Ministry To Release Covid-19 Funds Accountability Today

Uganda’s health ministry will on Sunday afternoon give accountability for the funds used to deter the coronavirus pandemic. This announcement was made by the health ministry Permanent Secretary, Dr Diana Atwine, on

June 21, 2020

Health·News

Just In: PM Rugunda Goes Into Self Isolation Over Covid-19 Scare

Prime Minister, Dr Ruhakana Rugunda, announced that he would go into self-isolation after his contacts tested positive for COVID-19. In a Friday tweet, Rugunda said: “Friends, I have gone into self-isolation after

June 5, 2020

Health·News

Covid-19: 14 More Ugandans Test Positive, Cases Rise To 212

The Ministry of Health in Uganda has confirmed 14 new cases of COVID-19. “All new cases are contacts to previously confirmed truck drivers All contacts were under quarantine at the time of

May 25, 2020

Health·News

Just In: Covid-19 Cases In Uganda Rise To 126 As Four More Truck Drivers Test Positive

Ministry Of Health has today May, 12, 2020 confirmed four new Covid-19 positive case in Uganda out of 1478 samples from truck drivers. According to the ministry of health, new cases are

May 12, 2020

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