Despite a growing number of countries imposing flight bans on southern African nations due to concerns over the new Omicron variant, World Health Organization (WHO) urges countries to follow science and the International Health Regulations. In a statement, the organization warns that travel bans may play a role in slightly
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Samuel Kyomukama (R), Head of enforcement at National Drugs Authority and other enforcement teams after their operation in Greater Masaka Fifteen drug dealers in the Greater Masaka sub-region are in trouble for illegally operating pharmacies. They were arrested by the National Drugs Authority-NDA during their week-long compliance and enforcement operation conducted
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The Shs80m shelter was officially unveiled today dfcu Bank has officially handed over a new 100-seater shelter and refurbished Children’s Play Area to the Uganda Cancer Institute in a bid to provide the outpatients with a secure and decent waiting area and the children with an updated and fun playing
Read MoreBy Farah Nyembo Amidst Covid-19, inequalities, especially among people living with HIV (PLHIV), have been more evident than ever before. Access to HIV/Aids medications and other services has been a problem during the national lockdowns, as stigma and discrimination, the commonest drivers of inequalities, have increased. Dr Steven Watiti, an
Read MoreLaboratory workers supervise the production of the Sinovac vaccine, produced by Vacsera, in Cairo. Photographer: Khaled Desouki/AFP/Getty Images Only six African countries are recognized as active vaccine manufacturers. This is according to the African Vaccine Manufacturing Initiative (AVMI), an entity created to ensure that African countries can manufacture their vaccines. Speaking to journalists
Read MoreMedical workers demonstrate how pre-mature babies are handled to survive Uganda is to get its first Human Milk Bank. The facility to be hosted by Nsambya Hospital will also be the second in East Africa with one in Kenya. The 3.5 Billion Shillings innovation is being mooted as a solution
Read MoreP Less than 10% of the people in Kenya have been vaccinated The Kenyan government plans to introduce a directive next month to prevent citizens who haven't been vaccinated against Covid from receiving government services. Health Minister Mutahi Kagwe said unvaccinated people would be banned from public transport, local airlines
Read MoreDr. Monica Musenero, Minister of Science and Technology Parliament has approved an additional Shs50bn for the manufacture of the Covid-19 vaccine manufacturing plant, despite the same deal being subject to investigation by the legislature. The decision by MPs came after pleas from Muwanga Kivumbi (Butambala County) asked Parliament to halt
Read MoreThousands of Ugandans got vaccinated at Bulange, Mengo over the weekend At least 7,500 people have received their COVID-19 vaccine shots in a vaccination drive held by Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) in partnership with Buganda Kingdom. The activity was the first of its kind with a cultural institution and received
Read MoreSome of the returnees from Saudi Arabia The Ministry of Health is investigating why 43 Ugandans who were deported from Saudi Arabia on Wednesday were detained at Entebbe International Airport for failing to pay for COVID-19 tests. Uganda commenced mandatory COVID-19 testing for all arriving passengers last Wednesday, a process
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