Tag: COVID-19

Museveni Pledges Uganda’s Support as DRC Battles Ebola Outbreak

To strengthen the regional response, Museveni proposed establishing Ebola treatment centres inside eastern DRC in partnership with the Congolese government.

NUP CELEBRATES SIX YEARS, KYAGULANYI PROMISES TO COME BACK HOME SOON

National News

“We have lost many who have never been seen like Kibalama, many of our comrades have been arrested and tortured and have spent six years in prison and many continue to be detained like Alex Waiswa, Olivia Lutaaya, Doreen Kaija and others. I want to request you to reject the diversions and divisions and there is no turning back we have to sail on and victory is in sight and we are closer to victory, don't give up,” Kyagulanyi added.

Health

Uganda Rules Out Claims of COVID-19 Resurgence

The Ministry of Health has clarified on the alleged report suggesting a COVID-19 situation resurgence in Uganda. On Wednesday, 11th...

Health

WHO fears surge of vaccine-preventable diseases amid US cuts

The World Health Organization has warned the public about a looming surge of diseases previously eradicated by vaccines due...

Politics

Kabuleta: Economic Thinker who Places Faith above Empirical Data...

Putting in mind the above scenarios with undisputed data from reliable sources and the voices of the coffee farmers who they claim to be fighting for, after meeting Katikiro Charles Peter Mayiga, they shared that UCDA has not been of help to them as coffee farmers and that they should be left to embrace the president’s decision of rationalization.

Tourism

How Uganda’s Tourism Sector has Evolved to Boost Economic...

With the budget strategy for Financial Year 2025/2026 looking at strengthening economic growth, tourism development is seen as one of the major sectors to be boasted in order to achieve accelerated growth.

National News

Epidemic Experts Call for Action to Mitigate Outbreak Risks...

Experts on epidemics have addressed the pressing issue of epidemic risks and mitigation strategies in Uganda during a discussion on local television on Tuesday, October 2, 2024.

Science

Uganda to Manufacture Its Own Monkey Pox Vaccines

The World Health Organization, Uganda is currently facing an outbreak of monkeypox, with the first cases confirmed in July 2024. As of early September, the country reported a total of 10 confirmed cases and 49 contacts under monitoring across various regions, including Kampala and several districts such as Kasese, Amuru, and Mayuge.

Health

WHO Donates M-Pox Sample Collection Kits Worth UGX 56M...

’’The provided M-pox sample kits allow effective sample collection as a first step in a diagnostic process that assures accurate laboratory results that draw proper decision-making by the health experts.’’

National News

Tayebwa Summons Minister Acheng to Address the Delay in...

The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has summoned the Minister of Health, Jane Ruth Aceng, to address concerns about the deployment of medical interns.

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