Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology Dr. Monica Musenero, has revealed that government is considering having Covidex, a locally made drug as a prescription for Covid-19. In June 2021, the National Drug Authority approved Covidex, a locally made herbal drug for supportive treatment in …
Read More »Second COVID-19 wave begins in Uganda -Scientists
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The second wave of COVID-19 in Uganda has begun, according to scientists. Scientists say the wave begun last week and has so far been characterized by an increase in reported cases of the disease. In the last week of March and the first week of …
Read More »Gov’t asked to sensitize public on Covid-19 vaccine
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The presidential advisor on epidemics Monica Musenero has asked the government to sensitize the public about the on-going Covid-19 vaccination. Musenero who is part of the COVID-19 national task force says that the low turn up of health workers for the vaccination exercise is not …
Read More »Uganda will not halt Use of AstraZeneca vaccine-MOH
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ministry of Health will not halt the use of the AstraZeneca vaccine, saying no severe effects have been reported. This follows the suspension of the AstraZeneca vaccine in several countries including the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on grounds that some of the people …
Read More »Fever, pain shouldn’t cause fear- Experts tell Ugandans ahead of COVID-19 vaccination start
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As the Health Ministry commences the COVID-19 vaccination targeting key people, experts have advised Ugandans not to be alarmed if they experience some adverse effects after immunization. The Health Ministry is expected to kick start the COVID-19 vaccination campaign using the AstraZeneca vaccine at …
Read More »Re-opening schools for non-candidates still a big puzzle
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Eleven months after school closures due to the covid-19 pandemic, the full reopening of the institutions of learning remains a big puzzle with no one sure of when non-candidates might be able to return to school. On March 18, 2020, President Museveni with guidance from …
Read More »Scientists investigating drop in COVID-19 positive cases
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Scientists on the COVID-19 task force are investigating a drop in the number of positive cases reported in the country. For the last two weeks, results released by the health ministry have shown a drop in the number of positive cases reported. From January 14, …
Read More »COVID-19: Why Uganda needs to rethink social distancing guidelines
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda which some public health experts heralded as shining examples for its handling of coronavirus has had a “dramatic” increase in deaths and cases. What some have described as “rapid increase” in Covid-19 infection rates has prompted appeals to people to adhere to public health …
Read More »Second COVID-19 lockdown unlikely – Dr Musenero
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 …
Read More »Study to examine effectiveness of Uganda’s herbal COVID-19 cure to start next week
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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