Viruses
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Japan strengthens Uganda’s fight against Ebola with emergency grant
The Government of Japan has announced an emergency grant of USD 500,000 (approximately Shs1.8 billion) to the International Federation of…
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Uganda, DRC launch joint Ebola response plan to strengthen border surveillance
Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have launched a joint 90-day cross-border response plan aimed at strengthening surveillance,…
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Uganda appeals against travel restrictions as WHO praises Ebola response
Uganda has called on countries that have imposed travel restrictions in response to the ongoing Ebola outbreak to reconsider their…
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WHO chief commends Uganda’s response to Ebola outbreak
The Director-General of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has praised Uganda’s swift and effective response to the ongoing…
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Gavi commits $50 million to support Uganda’s Ebola response and future vaccine access
The global vaccine alliance, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, has announced up to US$50 million in emergency funding to support the…
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Schools okayed to reopen on Monday as government tightens Ebola safety measures
The Ministry of Education and Sports has confirmed that schools across Uganda will officially reopen for the second term on…
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Uganda confirms three new Ebola cases as total rises to five
The Ministry of Health Uganda has confirmed three new cases of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), bringing the total number of…
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Uganda issues 10 fresh Ebola containment measures following imported cases DR Congo
The Ugandan government has announced a raft of strict containment measures aimed at preventing the spread of Ebola Virus Disease…
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Measles outbreak affects 20 districts as health ministry plans nationwide vaccination drive
Uganda is grappling with a measles outbreak that has so far affected 20 districts, according to the Ministry of Health.…
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Uganda launches rollout of HIV prevention injection Lenacapavir
Uganda on Friday launched the rollout of Lenacapavir, a new long-acting HIV prevention injection, to complement existing HIV prevention methods.…
