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Uganda, neighbouring African countries record a decrease in covid cases

The National Planning Authority (NPA) has recorded a reduction of covid cases having seen a slight increase in the number of daily new reported COVID-19 cases in the past 2 weeks. According... Read more »
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Dr. Atwine calls for automation, digitization and setting of new performance targets within the health sector.

The Permanent Secretary,Ministry of Health-Dr.Diana Atwine on Monday afternoon met with the team from Integrated Intelligent Computer System(IICS) that is implementing the automative intergrated Health Monitoring System (iHMIS). The team, led by... Read more »
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Uganda meteorological Authority warns of heavy rainfall

The Uganda National Meteorological Authority (UNMA) has warned of heavy rainfall between the months of September to December. David Elweru, on behalf of the Executive Director UNMA said that most parts of... Read more »
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IICS to train two ICT teams to run the newly established Hospital Management System

A team of twenty two (22) Information Technology scientists has been dispatched to conduct both fresh and refresher training for the Hospital Management System (iHMIS). Dr. Kiyingi Silver, The Principal Investigator of... Read more »
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“Our vaccines are safe”. Ministry of Health reassures Ugandans

The senior public relations officer form the Ministry of Health Emmanuel Ainebyoona has reassured the general public not to worry over the AstraZeneca vaccine shelf life after rounds on social media circulating... Read more »
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Mps hail UNBS for its efforts in ensuring fair trade and ensuring consumer protection amidst the covid19 pandemic.

Members of Parliament on the committee of tourism, trade and industry during a visit to UNBS head offices in Bweyogerere as part of thier orientation into the sector commended UNBS for its... Read more »
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Uganda to benefit from the Kenya-Uganda agribusiness symposium and exibition

On Tuesday evening, a delegation of Ugandan ministers and other government officials led by Hon. Francis Mwebesa the Minister of Trade Industry and Cooperatives arrived in Kenya to participate in the two... Read more »
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Government introduces E-Government project to ease health workers’ record management, curb theft and truck expiry of drugs.

The Integrated Health Facility Managemnet System, a Government of Uganda initiative health monitoring system is part of the E-Government program whose implementation will improve services in the health sector. The remarks were... Read more »
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NPA projects slight increase in covid cases in the next two weeks with a weekly average of 1,403 cases.

The National Planning Authority has projected a slight increase of covid cases in Uganda. Speaking to press on Tuesday about the Covid-19 projections, Eng. Muwanguzi J.B Abraham, the manager Science Planning Department... Read more »
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Makerere University draws plan for completion of semester one 2020/2021 examinations.

When the covid19 pandemic hit the country hard leading to a rapid increase in deaths due to the virus, President Museveni was forced to close all education institutions leaving students in limbo... Read more »