Museveni threatens to arrest health officials
President Museveni has reportedly raised questions about the honesty of Ministry of Health officials headlining the fight against Covid-19, and…
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Queries as govt adds 746 to Covid-19 deaths tally
The government has added 746 deaths to Covid-19 tally, raising the cumulative total of deaths in the country to 2,012…
Involve local leaders in Covid cash – City mayors
Kampala City mayors have advised the government to involve local leaders in the identification of vulnerable people to avoid cases…
Covid-19: Tanzania reopens schools, revises guidelines
As schools re-open across the country today, the government said on Sunday that Tanzania was revising its earlier guidelines on curbing…
Africa protests EU’s vaccine apartheid in Green Pass policy
The African Union is deeply upset about an apparent discriminatory policy by the European Union in travel bans for people…
Medics disagree on Covid-19 vaccination plan
The Ministry of Health on Wednesday said it will prioritise people who are due for the second dose in the…
Pharmacists insist banned Covidex effective in treating Covid
As the debate over the efficacy and safety of a local herbal drug, Covidex in the treatment of Covid-19 rages…
COVID-19 jabs only effective with mass vaccination – experts
The AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine will only be able to offer protection against the coronavirus disease and stop deaths or severe…
Govt to block essential workers without electronic travel permits
Essential workers without electronic permits issued by the Ministry of Works and Transport will not be allowed on the roads…
Ethiopians vote in poll overshadowed by Tigray
Ethiopians began voting Monday in a closely-watched election taking place as famine grips the war-torn Tigray region and doubts linger…
