Uganda’s cumulative cases now stand at 129,676, and only 85 are currently on admission at different health facilities across the country.
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Global WASH crisis, Uganda’s attempts to realize SDG6
“No resources have been allocated by the government to WASH as far as Covid-19 interventions into long-lasting solution in addressing WASH is concerned
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China promises Africa 1b doses of vaccines in 2022
As of 18, December, Uganda had vaccinated 7,888,584 people against Covid, data from the Ministry of Health is showing.
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Uganda’s rising Covid cases and Omicron variant—exclusive statements
“Uganda has set a good record in compressing the pandemic and President Museveni has been exceptional in his guidance, he gave his scientists time
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Uganda confirms 25 cases of Omicron variant
To date, the ministry says it has not yet confirmed any secondary cases in Uganda, or any significant shift in transmission
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Covid: Uganda records 255 new cases as Christmas nears
The country has intensified its vaccinations drive, and record shows that nearly 8m people have been vaccinated, according to the latest data from the ministry
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China donates more 600k doses of Sinovac vaccine to Uganda
Zhang Lizhong said, “600k does of Sinovac vaccine donated by China is expected to arrive in Uganda in a few days.” Uganda is expected to fully open next year.
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‘Lango’: Pregnant teenagers shying away from antenatal services
Juliet Alum from Angwetagwet, Lira City East Division, and one of the teenage mothers who received the support applauded both clubs so much for helping them
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Omicron variant injects urgency into EU summit – AFP
“Italy has a very high vaccination rate. I can understand why member states are taking very strong measures to combat the virus,”
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Doctors’ strike: Akena to gov’t – “Initiative full of threats, is not welcome at this critical stage”
Why not for Doctors? Are they not scientists Museveni often defend and promised to pay them handsomely?” Kato asked in an interview, Wednesday.
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Serum Institute of India threatens to cut vaccine production by half
As part of the agreement, SII was also to supply 200 million doses to Covax, a worldwide initiative aimed at equitable access to covid-19 vaccines.
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Moroto regional hosp. gets “blood collection and distribution center”
“Blood is a lifesaving component and it is dangerous for the all sub-region to lack such a service”