Research
Ebola Suspect in Masaka Fled Isolation in Mubende Hospital
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UMA wants more Health Workers Deployed to handle Ebola outbreak
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Masaka District receives Medical supplies to help with fight against COVID-19
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Uganda gears for scientific Women’s Day Celebrations as world is called to recognise Women in Leadership
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Uganda’s Covid-19 therapeutic drug UBV-01N to be tried on 128 adults at Mulago
President Yoweri Museveni is today Wednesday January 27th 2021 set to launch the clinical trials of UBV-01N, a Covid-19 therapeutic drug.
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National
New variants strain (501. V2) of SARSCoV-2 not yet reported in Uganda - Kaducu
The Ministry of Health has clarified that the new variant strain (501. V2) of SARSCoV-2 that has been reported in the United Kingdom, other parts of Europe and now South Africa and Nigeria is not yet in Uganda.
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Politics
New Opinion Poll puts Museveni in the lead as Opposition Members call it fake
There is skepticism among Members of the Opposition who have rejected a new opinion poll released on Wednesday that put President Yoweri Museveni in the lead of all prospective presidential aspirants ahead of the 2021 elections.
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National
7 placed under quarantine as UPDF Soldier tests negative for COVID19 at Nakasongola Army Barracks
Seven people at Nakasongola Army Barracks have been placed under quarantine after a Uganda People’s Defense Force soldier tested positive for COVID-19, following his return to the Barracks from pass leave and was subjected to a COVID test, at Bombo Military Barrack.
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National
Dr. Adam Mugume Appointed Ag. Deputy Governor Bank of Uganda
The Bank of Uganda has appointed Dr. Adam Mugume as Ag. Deputy Governor, replacing Luis Kasekende who resigned earlier this year.
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COVID-19
Do not panic; Minister Aceng trashes rumors of Corona Virus Outbreak in Uganda
Uganda has no confirmed case of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), the ministry of health insists.
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National
No Ebola Outbreak in Mbarara- Health Ministry Confirms
According to the statement, Uganda has not registered any new confirmed Ebola case in Kasese District or any other part of Uganda since the last registered case four days ago.
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National
Pakwach District leadership panics as Congolese woman dies of suspected Ebola Virus
Residents of Pakwach district are in panic mode after the death of unidentified Congolese woman with Ebola like symptoms.
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National
Health Ministry dismisses claims of Rift Valley Fever Outbreak in Lyantonde
There have not been any deaths related to Rift Valley Fever in Lyantonde district, the Health Ministry has said.
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Health ministry reiterates its stand on Ebola Outbreak as one person dies at Naguru
The ministry of health insists there is no Ebola outbreak in the country after one person died at Naguru hospital, of what they claim is Crimean Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF).
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National
Measles outbreak confirmed in Ntoroko
The Uganda Virus Research Institute - UVRI has confirmed a measles outbreak in Ntoroko and Mayuge districts, warning locals to be vigilant.
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National
Nyanzi's Reinstatement Close, Makerere Given 30 Days to Address Issue
Makerere University appointments board and the legal team of Dr. Stella Nyanzi have been given thirty days to resolve the stalemate over her reinstatement as a research fellow at Makerere Institute of Social Research (MISR).
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