1 Soroti University Staff Dies Of Covid-19.
At least 10 staff of Soroti University have gone into self-isolation after one of their colleagues succumbed to COVID-19. The University Spokesperson, Juma Hassan Nyene, says the decision follows the death of Dr. Loyce Okedi, the head of Head Research and Innovation at the University, after contracting COVID-19 as confirmed by a medical report. […]
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Christiano Ronaldo Tests Positive For Covid-19.
The Juventus striker will now undertake a period in quarantine after contracting Covid-19 while away on international duty Cristiano Ronaldo has been ruled out of Portugal’s clash with Sweden after testing positive for coronavirus. The Portuguese Football Federation confirmed the news in an official statement on Tuesday, which reads: “Cristiano Ronaldo was released from training […]
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Tooro kingdom And Ministry Of Health Sign MoU.
Tooro kingdom and the ministry of health have signed a memorandum of understanding as one way to improve health service and end disease burden among the people of Tooro. The MoU was signed by Tooro kingdom Prime Minister Owek Bernard Tungwako and Permanent secretary in the ministry of health Dr. Diana Atwine at the kingdom […]
Continue ReadingUganda Ranked 10th Globally In Covid-19 Suppression.
Uganda has been ranked as the first African country in terms of suppressing the COVID-19 pandemic, and has ranked 10th globally. The rankings were part of a statement from the Lancet Commission that was released during the 75th United Nations General Assembly. While commenting about the achievement, Health Minister Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng said that […]
Continue ReadingLegislator Calls For Mass Covid-19 Testing.
Dokolo Woman Member of Parliament Cecilia Ogwal has asked the government to conduct mass testing following a surge in the number of cases in the country. Ogwal says the sharp rise in infection figures released every day by the Ministry of Health call for a proportionate increase in testing efforts. She notes that […]
Continue ReadingIbanda Registers First COVID-19 Positive Case
The Ibanda district health officer Dr. Julius Bamwine has confirmed that Ibanda district has registered its first COVID-19 positive case. Dr. Julius Bamwine while addressing the media yesterday confirmed that the case is a resident of Ibanda District and he has been staying within the district, however he didn’t reveal all identities of the […]
Continue ReadingPrime Minister Rugunda Flags Off 10 Ambulances Worth shs2 Billion.
The Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Dr Ruhakana Rugunda has today flagged off 10 ambulances procured by Uganda Red Cross Society with funding from the Government of Uganda. The 10 fully equipped ambulances classified as class B costed shs2 billion and are aimed at improving emergency and accident response along major highways in Uganda. “This is […]
Continue ReadingYouth living with HIV call for special fund.
The Organization of Uganda Young people living with HIV/AIDS has asked the government to put in place a special program to address issues affecting youth working in the country’s informal sector. The organisation’s Executive Director Kuraish Mubiru says the COVID-19 induced lockdown has left many of them languishing without jobs or income to sustain […]
Continue ReadingMinistry receives shs11b HIV testing machines to scale up early infant diagnosis.
The ministry of Health has received 100 Abbott m-Pima Point of Care Machines that will be used to intensify testing of HIV in infants born of mothers living with HIV. Speaking at the handover, Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary Dr. Diana Atwiine said this will drive the goal towards eliminating mother-to-child transmission, even as […]
Continue ReadingParliament bus catches fire, 25 COVID-19 patients on board.
The bus burns. A bus that was transporting 25 people has caught fire on its way to Kampala. The bus, belonging to Uganda Parliament, Registration No UG 0391H was on its way from Kitgum in Northern Uganda with at least 25 COVID-19 patients on board. Jubilee Radio cannot verify the number of injured but can […]
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