BAT progresses COVID-19 candidate vaccine into Phase I human clinical trials
Vaccines manufactured using BAT’s vaccine platform have the potential to be stable at room temperature, which could offer significant advantages
Category: COVID-19
Uganda’s 2nd deputy premier, Kivejinja succumbs to Covid-19
Kampala—19, December 2020: The 2nd Deputy Prime Minister Kirunda Kivejinja has died. He died on…
845 pupils will not sit PLE in Lira district
By Dorren Grace Acipa Lira—18, December 2020: A total of 6,149 pupils have registered for…
UPC keenly follows SOPs: Ugandans, Covid-19 is real and kills
“We call upon all citizens of Uganda to regulate and minimize their movements or if…
Why are boda boda riders no longer sanitizing clients, taking records?
Having been in the lockdown for months, “the guidelines were implemented for sometimes”—says Hajji Kisembo, a boda boda rider in Kampala.
Condolence books and pens are super spreaders of Covid-19, STOP—mourners told
To curb the virus, mourners have been told to stop signing condolence and visitors’ books.…
“I’m not funding my campaigns with Covid-19 funds” – Dr Aceng tells critics
“They (those MPs) find it easy to shout about COVID which came yesterday,” Dr Jane…
Widespread COVID-19 vaccination in Africa will likely start mid-2021
“The largest immunization drive in Africa’s history is right around the corner, and African governments…
Mugeni: A letter to all my professional colleagues in Uganda handling Covid-19
UAS – 11 November 2020: Editor, I have painfully read about colleagues in health succumbing…
Can Uganda survive 2nd wave of Covid-19 with expected civil unrest?
By James William Mugeni USA – 4 November 2020: COLONEL Shaban BANTARIZA, REST IN PEACE…
Uganda records 434 new virus cases, 2 deaths on Wednesday
Kampala – 29 October 2020: The Ministry of Health on Thursday announced 434 new cases…
Covid-19 scare, surge as Museveni visits Lira City Wednesday
Lira—19 October 2020: According to Lira City based top radio station, 97.7 Unity FM, top…