Health

President Museveni will on Sunday, Jan 10 preside over at the launch of the distribution of mosquito nets in Kampala and Wakiso districts.

The ministry of health has said it has not yet confirmed with the manufacturer the cost at which the Covid-19 vaccine will be shipped into the country.

The ministry released a statement after posts started making rounds on social media, claiming different costs of the vaccine.

The ministry of health has said that Uganda’s application to access the Covid-19 vaccine that’s already in circulation and accepted by the World Health Organisation (WHO).

The Minister of ICT and National Guidance cautioned Ugandans to continue observing SOPs set to protect them from the coronavirus as it might take about six months before the vaccine is shipped into the country.

With more than 27000 cases of Covid-19 registered so far, Ugandans have been advised to cancel the traditional Christmas and end of year travels to villages.

The Ministry of Health released a statement explaining the kind of Covid-19 certificate one requires when leaving or entering the country.

Berlin (AP): The U.N. Commission on Narcotic Drugs voted Wednesday to remove cannabis and cannabis resin from a category of the world's most dangerous drugs, which could impact the global medical marijuana industry.

As Uganda Joins the rest of the world to celebrate World AIDS Day, Ruparelia Foundation has on Tuesday donated scholastic materials to one of the vulnerable children homes in Luzira, Kampala. 

An American health investor has lauded President Yoweri Museveni for his visionary leadership characterized by peace building and robust health sector. 

The ministry of health has said 120 cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed since schools reopened for second term, an indicator that some education institutions are not effectively implementing SOPs.