All posts tagged "COVID-19"
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202NewsJapanese charity raises $45,000 for Ugandan kids
His Hope Uganda hosted its annual auction fundraiser in Cranbrook and shared what the organization has been up to. The organization was...
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619Tours & TravelTOP STORY: Uganda Airlines` giant Airbus A330 to feature at Dubai airshow
Uganda Airlines will feature one of its A330-800neo (new engine option) aircraft at the Dubai Airshow that will run from November 14-18,...
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484NewsKabuleta: Ugandans shouldn’t be forced to take Covid-19 vaccines
Former Presidential candidate Joseph Kabuleta has launched a new website portal, dubbed www.falsevaccines.ug to rally Ugandans share experience from the inconsistencies resulting...
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118NewsAfrica faces 470 million COVID-19 vaccine shortfall in 2021
As the COVAX Facility is forced to slash planned COVID-19 vaccine deliveries to Africa by around 150 million this year, the continent...
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119NewsFDC to launch accountability drive for COVID-19, security funds
The Forum for Democratic party (FDC) in opposition has revealed plans to mobilise Ugandans to demand for accountability of all the funds...
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269AnalysisCOVIDEX clinical trial to starts in two weeks
There has been a cloud surrounding what has deemed Uganda’s gateway to fighting the COVID-19 pandemic; the wait is over. Trials of...
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1.4KNewsIndigenous Minority Groups decry discrimination in COVID-9 responses
Indigenous Minority Groups (IMGs) have called upon government and all duty bearers to deliberately design programs and responses that target them so...
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258NewsDP- Extension of lockdown is sacrificing Ugandans to hunger, suffering
The Democratic Party (DP) in opposition has demanded that government announces a structured plan to ease the 42 days lockdown that was...
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355OpEDMISSIVE: Inside counsel Mbabaali’s desperate attempt at bringing down Covidex
By Omongole R Anguria I have read with amazement the desperate and opportunistic attempt by counsel Mbabaali and group to bring down...
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COVID-19 deaths in Africa surge more than 40% over previous week
Africa has recorded a 43% week-on-week rise in COVID-19 deaths, as hospital admissions increase rapidly and countries face shortages in oxygen and...
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2.0KPROFILESPROFILE: Who is Prof. Patrick Engeu Ogwang, COVIDEX investor
Prof. Patrick Engeu Ogwang (BPharm, Msc, PhD) is a Ugandan Pharmacist who’s invented treatment for COVID-19 (known COVIDEX) holds a PhD in...
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OPINION: COVIDEX could accidentally Champion development in Uganda
By Omongole R Anguria. Listening to prof. Ogwang Patrick Engeu on the capital fm radio program, desert Island,left me nearly in tears...
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NDA approves Covidex herbal medicine as support treatment for Covid-19
KAMPALA — The National Drug Authority has approved the use of COVIDEX as a supportive treatment in the management of viral infections....
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1.1KNewsPallisa: COVID-19 patient dies as district lacks oxygen facility
As many patients continue to battle the deadly COVID-19 pandemic, residents of Pallisa district are living in much fear since the district...
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1.5KNewsCOVID-19 UPDATE: 49 succumb to Coronavirus in a single day as 327 recover
KAMPALA — Uganda has registered its highest number of COVID-19 deaths for a single day as a dramatic rise in infections fuelled...
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393HealthGov’t warns against self-medication as COVID-19 cases surge
As Uganda’s COVID-19 cases surge, the east African country is grappling with self-medication that claims to be able to cure the viral...
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224INTERVIEW:INTERVIEW: What are the dangers should hospitals be overrun by COVID-19 patients
Africa has the highest global mortality rate among critically ill COVID-19 patients despite having the world’s lowest COVID-19 infections and deaths overall,...
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495NewsThree die at Masaka hospital ahead of Museveni address
President Yoweri Museveni will address the nation today , Sunday June 6 to announce the way forward in Uganda’s quest to contain...
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1.0KNewsCovid-19 taskforce meeting recommends three week national lockdown, strict restrictions as Museveni receives more briefings
KAMPALA — The Covid-19 taskforce members have recommended a three week national lockdown to break chain of new coronavirus transmission, a top...
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710NewsGov’t threatens new lockdow as COVID-19 second wave takes toll
KAMPALA – The government is highly considering the initiation of another lockdown if the covid-19 second wave is to be contained. The...
