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KACITA’s Everest Kayondo succumbs to Deadly Covid-19

Kampala City Traders Association (KACITA) chairman Everest Kayondo has today succumbed to the deadly Covid-19 as Uganda battles the second wave of the pandemic. Kayondo died at Lifeline International Hospital…

COVID-19: Equity Bank Uganda Donates 2,000 Mosquito Nets Worth UGX 40 million for Market Vendors

Equity Bank Uganda Limited recently donated 2,000 mosquito nets worth UGX 40 million in partnership with Kampala Capital City Authority for market vendors. As per President Yoweri Museveni’s directive, market…

COVID-19 CONTROL: No Mask, Escape from Quarantine attract 2-month prison sentences

Moving outside home without a mask is criminal and attracts a two-month prison sentence, so is escaping from a quarantine or isolation facility. This is according to new Ministry health…

MTN solar fridges boost covid-19 vaccination in refugee communities

Incidences of vaccines getting destroyed due to lack of refrigeration were common at the health Bidibidi health centre III which has been operational since 2016. “Within an average of four…

5 psychological illnesses expected to rise because of the COVID-19 pandemic

By Dr Emmanuel Mpamizo For the first time in recent history, the world has been brought to a standstill. Schools have been indefinitely closed, restrictions imposed on travel and public…

Corona Virus: How to stay safe

Coronavirus is finally here in Uganda with the country confirming its first case on March 21st of a 36 year old who had returned from Dubai via Ethiopian Airlines. With…

Corona in Africa: Egypt reports first case

Corona Virus has spread to Africa with Egypt reporting its first case of the deadly virus that started in China last December. According to reports, the country’s health Ministry spokesman…

Uganda, China agree on control of Corona Virus 2019

In the wake of the fast spreading Corona Virus 2019, government, has revealed measures it has undertaken to prevent the disease from spreading to Uganda. In a January 29 press…

Corona Virus: How to avoid contracting the fast spreading disease

Ever since an outbreak of Corona Virus (COVID-19) was declared in China in January, the disease has been spreading sporadically from Asia, the US, Europe and now to Africa with…