Health

Vaccines arriving at international airports is only the first step in the race for vaccine access equity COMMENT | By Dr. Solomon Zewdu | On February 24, 600,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine arrived in Accra, Ghana. Two days later, another 504,000 doses arrived in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. These were the …

COMMENT | OSCORD MARK OTILE  | According to Uganda’s grain trade policy, most Ugandans, especially in local governments (68%), depend on agriculture for both livelihood and income generation. The country’s major agricultural commodities include coffee, tea, cassava, maize, beans, groundnuts, rice, and bananas. Coffee and tea are traditional cash crops grown …

Rukungiri, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  There is excitement in Kebisoni Sub- County and its surrounding areas in Rukungiri district following the elevation of Karuhemba Health Centre II to a Health Centre III.  The 563 Million Shillings facility will now serve more than 50,000 residents from Kebisioni sub- County, Kebisoni …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  As the Health Ministry commences the COVID-19 vaccination targeting key people, experts have advised Ugandans not to be alarmed if they experience some adverse effects after immunization.  The Health Ministry is expected to kick start the COVID-19 vaccination campaign using the AstraZeneca vaccine at …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Experts have said that the COVID-19 vaccines will not offer lifetime immunity against the disease.   Uganda is set to start vaccinating against the pandemic today using the AstraZeneca vaccine.  However, the vaccine can offer protection for only eight months at the maximum. In addition to …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The Health Ministry has dropped its earlier decision requiring all people showing up for COVID-19 vaccination to present National Identification cards. The Health Minister, Dr. Ruth Aceng, says they have put in place new measures to identify the beneficiaries.  The minister’s announcement comes a few …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |   Kenya’s decision to ban the importation of maize from Uganda has raised widespread concern in the country. Some Members of Parliament have urged the government to intervene at the East Africa Community level, saying the ban would affect the market for Ugandan farmers along …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  For decades, cancer patients in Uganda have painstakingly endured barriers in accessing life-saving treatment at Uganda Cancer Institute. That may not be the case anymore as Uganda Cancer Institute integrates the patient navigation program as part of the services in cancer management in Uganda. It …

Omoro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Butchers in Omoro Town Council have rejected an abattoir over the appalling state of the facility. In 2018, the Town Council allocated 50 Million Shillings and constructed a modern slaughterhouse at Opit Central Ward and later officially handed it over to the butchers in December, …

Napak, Uganda | Julius Businge | John Baptist Angolere 48, abandoned cattle rustling after surviving death eight times during cattle raids. The father of seven has now settled down in Auriki Akinei village in Iriiri Sub County in Napak district where he has excelled as a fruit farmer. He is involved in growing mangoes, …