Tag Archives: COVID-19

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | National Drug Authority has permitted the use of Kazire Vidicine, a local herbal remedy as a supporting treatment for COVID-19 signs and symptoms. According to NDA, Vidicine is a relief for cough, sore throat and flu, which stand out as some of the symptoms associated with …

Brazzaville, Congo | Xinhua | The World Health Organization (WHO) is hoping to get 10 percent of people in Africa vaccinated against the COVID-19 by the end of September, a WHO regional official said on Thursday, calling for enhanced COVID-19 vaccine cooperation. “We are still hopeful that 10 percent of people …

Apac, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Apac district Covid-19 taskforce has imposed a total lockdown in Akuli village in Atopi parish, Apac sub county for two weeks following the death of a local pastor. Robert Adoko, who was attached to Pentecostal Assemblies of God-PAG West Lango Pastorate succumbed to Covid-19 and …

Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Members of Parliament on the Public Accounts and the Local Government committee have raised concerns over the criteria that was used by Mbale city authorities to select beneficiaries of the Covid-19 relief cash. The city authorities led by the City Town Clerk David Kyasanku, the …

Johannesburg, S.A. | Xinhua | The South African Airways (SAA) will resume operations on September 23, more than 15 months after it was grounded by COVID-19 and business rescue, the company said in a statement on Wednesday afternoon. “After months of diligent work, we are delighted that SAA is resuming service …

New York, U.S. | Xinhua | Johnson & Johnson (J&J) said on Wednesday that a second dose of its COVID-19 vaccine was found in a study to generate a strong immune response, justifying a booster shot after eight months. J&J said researchers found antibody levels increased ninefold among people who received …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Examinations Board-UNEB is asking for funds from the government for an assessment that would help the body determine the impact of Covid-19 on learning outcomes in Uganda. UNEB is obliged to carry out a needs assessment for the education sector. Their findings …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Hundreds of teachers convened at vaccination centres to get their Covid-19 jabs as the exercise kicked off in Kampala. The exercise that started yesterday is expected to end on August 30. The Directorate of Education and Social Services identified 10 schools to be used as …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Planning Authority (NPA) on Tuesday called for increased border restrictions amid high numbers of COVID-19 cases in neighboring countries. “It is thus important to note that the immediate neighboring countries have a higher number of cases and they are increasing. There is …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Government ministries are yet to agree on how to manage the Shillings 200 billion relief package that President Yoweri Museveni announced for micro, small and medium enterprises while announcing the second COVID-19 induced lockdown. More than a month later, the money is yet to be …