Tag Archives: Ministry of Health

Mpigi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Mpigi district COVID-19 task force has restricted access to Buyiga island in Kammengo sub county where a community COVID-19 case was confirmed two days ago. The case was confirmed in the community on Wednesday and was instructed to isolate from his family and …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A year behind schedule, the Ministry of Health has set new dates for opening of a new vaccines store currently under construction at Kajjansi on the outskirts of Kampala. The $7.6million project that is being completed using funds secured from donors, Global Fund and …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Civil Aviation Authority has tightened measures at Entebbe International Airport to combat the spread of COVID-19. Departing passengers will now be expected to arrive at the airport at least four hours before boarding to go through the health port screening procedures. They will …

Serere, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Serere district authorities are demanding for a district hospital. This follows an overwhelming number of patients seeking treatment at Serere health centre IV. In 2012, Serere district council recommended for the elevation of Serere HCIV to a general hospital. The district embarked on recruitment …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The police have intercepted a COVID-19 positive truck driver in Kampala. The driver of the Fuso truck registration number UAR 119G was intercepted at Kobil fuel station near Bat Valley causing panic and fear among nearby traders and pump attendants. He tested positive at …

Mutukula, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Inadequate space at the Ministry of Health port laboratory in Mutukula is frustrating the COVID-19 testing exercise and control measures at the border post. The Ministry of Health last month commissioned a modern laboratory using the Genexpert technology at Mutukula border to support rapid …

Elegu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Health has commenced testing of members of the community around the Elegu border post in Amuru district. The town which shares a common border with South Sudan approximately 100 kilometres north of Gulu has in recent weeks recorded a spike in …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandans who may be allowed to return into the country from overseas might face harsh penalties if they in any way violate the conditions of their return. Up to 2,400 Ugandans are stranded abroad as a result of lockdowns occasioned by an outbreak of …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Seven frontline health workers have tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19). The infected workers include three nurses, two doctors and two senior level staff. Two of the seven workers are from Lira Regional Referral Hospital. The duo, a lead nurse and medical officer from …

Lira, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  Ministry of Health officials have advised the health team in Lira District to brace up to handle more positive Coronavirus (COVID-19) patients as the country continue to register more cases.  Although Lira is already overwhelmed with patients just like the other Referral hospitals in the …