Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Health is still undecided on which persons will be immunized against COVID-19 using China’s Sinovac vaccine. While the vaccine from China was approved for us by both the World Health Organisation and the country’s National Drug Authority, officials have not yet decided …
Read More »Private health providers reach out to health ministry for Covid-19 vaccines
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Private health providers want the Ministry of Health to purchase COVID-19 vaccines from manufacturers on their behalf. This comes amidst a rush for vaccines as it is being mooted as the only game-changer towards the fight against COVID-19 that will save the country from the feared …
Read More »Parliament taskforce unearths discrepancies in Covid-19 expenditure
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Parliament Covid-19 taskforce committee has discovered discrepancies in the Ministry of Health Covid-19 expenditure. The accountability report was presented to the committee by the Minister Dr Jane Ruth Aceng. This is highlighted in the committee report that is scheduled to be presented before parliament …
Read More »Lockdown has been successful in reducing spread of Covid – MOH
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The lockdown has been a success in reducing the number of Covid-19 infections in the country. This is according to the Ministry of Health. Last month, President Museveni announced several measures including the closure of schools, suspension of religious gatherings and transport between districts, for …
Read More »Seven laboratories accredited to test migrant workers for Covid-19
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Health has accredited seven laboratories to test migrant workers for Covid-19. The selected laboratories are MBN Laboratory, MAIA Group labs, Makerere University hospital, Test and Fly and City Medicals Laboratory. Others are Same Day Lab and Safari Laboratory (at Entebbe Airport). Last …
Read More »Prof Mbonye forgave MoH tormentors before dying – Wife Nakyobe
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Cabinet Secretary and Head of Public Service Lucy Nakyobe Mbonye has disclosed that her husband forgave his tormentors at the Ministry of Health where he served as Director of Medical Services. Nakyobe told mourners at Professor Anthony Mbonye’s vigil that she blames the infighting …
Read More »High ambulance costs unavoidable – Ministry of Health
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The high ambulance costs associated with transporting COVID-19 patients are unavoidable according to the Ministry of Health. On the open market, it costs Shillings 360,000 to transport a COVID-19 patient within Kampala. In other parts of the country, private service providers such as City Ambulances …
Read More »Rights defenders demand Dr. Atwine’s resignation
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Human rights defenders under the Union of Human Rights Defenders Uganda have called for the resignation of the Health Ministry Permanent Secretary Dr. Diana Atwine for alleged mismanagement of the COVID 19 situation in the country. According to the activists, Atwine has failed to account …
Read More »Government draws UGX 1.3 Trillion Covid-19 resurgence plan
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government has drawn up a resurgence plan worth 1.32 trillion Shillings in anticipation of another coronavirus wave. The plan is highlighted in a report by Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja scheduled to be presented before Parliament next week. It comes at a time when the …
Read More »Uganda to receive 647,010 doses of Pfizer vaccine in July
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda will this month receive some 647,010 doses of Pfizer vaccine from the World Health Organization COVAX facility to boost the country’s protection against COVID-19. Emmanuel Ainebyoona, ministry of health spokesperson told Xinhua by telephone on Monday that the vaccines would mostly be used in …
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