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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Gov’t Kickstarts Country Wide Distribution Of 26.5M Mosquito Nets

The government of Uganda through the Ministry of Health has started mass mosquito net distribution campaign dubbed “Under the net” where a total of 26.5 million treated nets will be distributed country wide. The Ministry revealed this through it’s twitter handle that

July 1, 2020

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11 Ugandan returnees From Afghanistan Test Positive For Covid-19

The Ministry of Health have on Monday June, 29, 2020 registered 19 new coronavirus infections, 11 of which are returnees from Afghanistan. This was revealed by Dr Henry Mwebesa, the director general health services, on Tuesday who said the total number of

June 30, 2020

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Relief As Entebbe Hospital Discharges Almost All Covid-19 Patients, Remains With One

Entebbe Regional Referral Hospital has only one patient with the coronavirus (COVID-19). The hospital said it is currently managing only one patient, a male Ugandan who was admitted over the weekend. The patient was a case picked from the community in Masaka

June 29, 2020

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Uganda’s Covid-19 Cases Rise To 848 As 15 Test Positive

The Ministry of Health has confirmed 15 new Covid-19 cases making a total number of cases to 848. According to the Health Ministry, the new cases include 3 truck drivers from Mirama Hills, Malaba and Elegu Points of Entry. They also include

June 27, 2020

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In Uganda: Coronavirus Cases Rise To 797 As 23 Test Positive

The Ministry of Health has confirmed Twenty three new COVID-19 cases. This brings the number of cases confirmed in Uganda to 797 as of June 23rd, 2020. According to the health ministry, the new cases were from 2,219 samples tested, 5 of

June 23, 2020

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