Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Robert Akena, an assistant pharmacist at Kitgum General Hospital is on the run following the recovery of government drugs and medical supplies from his private drug shop in Pandwong division. Akena also doubles as the principal storekeeper at the Kitgum District Health Stores. Abiaz Rwamiri, …
Read More »NDA reports no major side effects for Sinovac Covid-19 vaccines
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Drug Authority has not registered any life-threatening side effects associated with the use of China’s Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine. Uganda received 300,000 doses of Sinovac in July as a donation from China, and the jabs were subsequently ring-fenced for teachers who had not been …
Read More »Kazire Vidicine concoction listed as herbal remedy for Covid-19 symptoms
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | National Drug Authority has permitted the use of Kazire Vidicine, a local herbal remedy as a supporting treatment for COVID-19 signs and symptoms. According to NDA, Vidicine is a relief for cough, sore throat and flu, which stand out as some of the symptoms associated with …
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