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Govt seeks Shs 248b to establish a factory for manufacturing covid-19 vaccine

Noelyn Nassuuna | July 9, 2021

By Prossy Kisakye The government wants $70 million (about Shs 248B) for Uganda to establish a factory for manufacturing the covid-19 vaccine. This was disclosed by the minister of finance Matia Kasaija while appearing before the parliamentary task force on Covid-19 after members on the committee questioned why the government […]

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Gov’t explains delays in covid-19 data entry for Kampala

Noelyn Nassuuna | July 9, 2021

By Damali Mukhaye The government has explained the delays in uploading data of covid-19 beneficiaries by officials from the Kampala District. The Prime Minister yesterday launched the disbursement of covid-19 cash relief to vulnerable Ugandans affected by the lockdown. However, out of the approved list of over 120,000 people, Kampala’s […]

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Queries as govt adds 746 to Covid-19 deaths tally

Noelyn Nassuuna | July 9, 2021

By Tonny Abet More by this Author The government has added 746 deaths to Covid-19 tally, raising the cumulative total of deaths in the country to 2,012 as of Friday last week. The revision, which attracted criticism from members of the public regarding the integrity of data from the […]

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Museveni to terrorists: Surrender or we shall kill you

Noelyn Nassuuna | July 8, 2021

By Ritah Kemigisa President Museveni has warned terrorists trying to destabilise the peace of Ugandans to surrender or they shall be killed. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony of another batch of ministers at Kololo independence grounds, Museveni says anyone who tries to kill Ugandans will not be spared. His call […]

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Court orders govt to regulate Covid-19 hospital bills

Noelyn Nassuuna | July 8, 2021

By Anthony Wesaka and Juliet Nalwooga The High Court in Kampala has issued orders, compelling government to regulate the skyrocketing medical fees currently charged for treating and managing Covid-19 patients. This followed a consent agreement between government representatives and Mr Moses Mulumba, the Executive Director of a Civil Society […]