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Uganda’s tough approach curbs COVID, even as Africa nears 1 million cases
Uganda’s poor public hospitals, doctors’ strikes and corruption scandals make its success in the fight against the new coronavirus all the more unlikely.
But the nation of 42 million people has recorded just over 1,200 cases and five…
Uganda’s COVID-19 Death Toll Rises to Five
Uganda has registered another COVID-19 death, bringing the number to five. This comes after a 46-year-old Indian woman and resident of Kibuli, Makindye Divison succumbed to the deadly virus.
According to the Ministry of Health's daily…
Two NRM secretariat staff test positive for Covid-19
Two staff at the National Resistance Movement (NRM) secretariat have tested positive for Covid-19.
This was revealed by the party’s secretary general Ms Kasule Lumumba in a tweet and a Facebook post.
“This morning, two of our key…
Tanzania’s Mkapa had Malaria, not COVID-19
Former Tanzanian president Benjamin Mkapa was suffering from malaria and died of a heart attack, his family said Sunday, scotching rumours that he succumbed to coronavirus.
"Mkapa was found with malaria and he was admitted for…
Legislators in Panic as Kiryandongo Woman MP Tests Positive For Covid-19
Members of Parliament are in panic after Kiryadongo district Woman Member of parliament Hellen Kahunde tested positive for Covid19. The MP is said to be currently admitted at Mulago Hospital since Tuesday.
Following the news that she…
China firm uses workers to ‘pre-test’ vaccine in global race
In the global race to make a coronavirus vaccine, a state-owned Chinese company is boasting that its employees, including top executives, received experimental shots even before the government approved testing in people.
“Giving a helping…
Minister Aceng Speaks Out On Social Media Posts Alleging She Flouted COVID-19 SOPs
Dear All,
My attention is drawn to social media posts of pictures of me meeting crowds with no social distancing and no masks and even alleging that I was holding a political rally.
I would like to reiterate that I was not holding a…
Coronavirus: Donald Trump finally wears mask in public
US President Donald Trump has worn a mask in public for the first time since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
The president was visiting the Walter Reed military hospital outside Washington, where he met wounded soldiers and health…
Museveni: Uganda’s Age Structure Has Saved us From Extreme COVID-19 Effects
By Yoweri K. Museveni
Fellow Countrymen and Countrywomen
Today, July 11, Uganda joins the rest of the world to commemorate World Population Day for this year.
The theme for this year’s World Population Day, “Leveraging Uganda’s…
Uganda’s coronavirus cases rise to 902
The Ministry of Health has reported nine new Covid-19 infections as Uganda’s total number of confirmed cases Thursday rose to 902.
All new confirmed cases are Ugandans, according to the Dr Henry Mwebesa, the director general health…