Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |African Union member states can now start placing online pre-orders for their COVID-19 vaccines after the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), through an online platform Africa Medical Supplies Platform (AMSP) commenced a pre-order programme for countries. The move follows an announcement by …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda will not have a second lockdown, Dr Monica Musenero Senior Presidential Advisor on Epidemics said on Thursday dispelling the fear which came with an increasing number of new infections in the country. Musenero said a lot of people have been inquiring about a possible …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Africa is in danger of being left behind in the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines as countries in other regions strike bilateral deals, and driving prices up, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Thursday. Although vaccines have been administered in 50 wealthier nations, Guinea …
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London, England | THE INDEPENDENT | Manchester City forward Kun Aguero has tested positive for COVID-19, revealed the Argentine on Thursday. Aguero, 32, has made only five appearances this season so far after coming back from a left knee injury sustained in June last year. “After a close contact, I’ve …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Scientists exploring the possibility of finding a local cure for the Coronavirus disease-COVID-19 are set to start their trial next week. Dr. Monica Musenero, the Presidential Advisor on Epidemics, who is leading the team of researchers, told URN on Wednesday that they are finalizing documentation …
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Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kyanamukaka health center IV in Masaka district is struggling to conduct surgeries due to the absence of an anesthetist. Dr. Joseph Katungi, the in Charge of Kyanamukaka health center IV, says although they have a doctor that can conduct surgeries, they lack of an anesthetist, …
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Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The faculty of Bio-Technology and Pharmaceutical Studies at Gulu University is hunting for Shillings 100 million to fully operationalize its traditional medicine clinic. In 2017, the institution initiated the traditional medicines unit to help the community get alternative treatment when the conventional medicine is out …
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Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The departed Resident District Commissioner of Gulu, Maj Santos Okot Lapolo has paid the ultimate price after a delay to access the ICU bed at Mulago costed his life, the bereaved family has revealed. The Gulu District LC5 Chairperson Martin Ojara Mapenduzi communicated the family’s …
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SCIENCE | COVID-19 | Never before has it been so important for citizens worldwide to boost their immune systems. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to gain victims in every country, people are looking for ways that they can naturally strengthen their own body’s defenses against this fatal infection.As millions of …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The use of hand sanitiser has become a norm because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The use of the alcohol-based sanitiser is one of the preventive measures that the Ministry of health recommends for safeguarding against COVID-19 infection. With the increase in COVID-19 cases in the …
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