Viruses
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Uganda launches nationwide polio vaccination exercise
Uganda’s Minister of Health Ruth Aceng on Wednesday launched a nationwide door-to-door polio vaccination exercise targeting 8.7 million children aged…
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Health ministry to start evaluation of three candidate Ebola vaccines
The Ministry of Health plans to evaluate the efficacy of three candidate Ebola Sudan vaccines on contacts this coming week.…
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Uganda Medical Association proposes Ebola lockdown for Kampala
Kampala city should be under lockdown as a measure to prevent the spread of the Ebola Virus Disease, Uganda Medical…
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Ebola in Kampala: Minister Jane Ruth Aceng calls for cooperation
The minister for health Dr Jane Ruth Aceng has called on residents in Kampala to report themselves to designated health…
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Uganda celebrates eliminating Gambiense Sleeping Sickness
The Minister of Health, Dr Jane Ruth Aceng, has reported to the country that it is now two years ever…
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Canada approves Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 5
Health Canada Friday approved Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for use in children under 5 years old. The federal health department updated…
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S. Korea reports 37,548 new COVID-19 cases
South Korea reported 37,548 new COVID-19 cases as of midnight Sunday compared to 24 hours ago, raising the total number…
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S.Korea Reports 89,586 New COVID-19 Cases
South Korea reported 89,586 new COVID-19 cases as of midnight Thursday compared to 24 hours ago, raising the total number…
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India’s Punjab State Makes Mask-Wearing Mandatory Amid Increasing COVID-19 Cases
India’s northern state of Punjab on Saturday made wearing of face masks mandatory in public places amid an increase in…
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S.Korea Reports 110,666 New COVID-19 Cases
South Korea reported 110,666 new COVID-19 cases as of midnight Friday compared to 24 hours ago, raising the total number…
