Health
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WHO says urgent funds needed to support Uganda Ebola response
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday said urgent funds are needed to support the Ebola response in Uganda and…
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WHO says Uganda to receive Ebola trial vaccine next week
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday said Uganda will receive the Sudan strain Ebola trial vaccine next week as…
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Ebola outbreak: Museveni to address nation
President Yoweri Museveni will tomorrow, Tuesday 15th November 2022, update the nation on the current status of the Ebola outbreak…
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Ebola goes to Jinja; one death so far reported by ministry of health
The ministry of health has Sunday morning announced that there is a confirmed fatal Ebola Virus Disease case reported in…
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KIU withdraws memo demanding female students to test for pregnancy before exams
The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Annet Among, today during plenary condemned the move by Kampala International University (KIU) requiring all…
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Zimbabwe surpasses global target on HIV treatment: report
Zimbabwe has achieved and surpassed the global target on HIV testing, treatment and viral suppression, three years ahead of the…
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Ebola forces govt to close schools earlier than planned academic program
Following a Cabinet decision to reduce the third term of this academic year by two weeks, the Ministry of Education…
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Ministry of health burns use of RTDs for testing Ebola
The Ministry of Health has strongly warned against the continued use of unauthorized Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDTs) which are circulating…
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Why gov’t extended lockdown in Ebola epicentre districts for another 21 days
On the 15th of October, President Yoweri Museveni directed the restriction of movements into and out of Kasanda and Mubende…
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Uganda seeks $20 million to fight Ebola outbreak
Uganda’s health ministry said Wednesday it was seeking 76 billion shillings (about 20 million U.S. dollars) to finance a three-month…
