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WHO declares 11 countries malaria free

Noelyn Nassuuna | April 26, 2021

By Ivan Ssenabulya The World Health Organization, WHO has commended 11 countries for having fully succeeded in eliminating malaria. WHO has declared Algeria, Argentina, Armenia, El Salvador, Kyrgyzstan, Morocco, Paraguay, Sri Lanka, United Arab Emirates, among others Malaria free, and says it was possible in two decades. In statement from […]

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Public asked to disregard propaganda against COVID-19 vaccine

Noelyn Nassuuna | April 26, 2021

By Benjamin Jumbe Ministry of health has urged all people eligible to get vaccinated against Covid 19 to utilize this chance and get their jabs It comes a week after President Museveni raised concern over the slow uptake of the vaccine since the launch of the national vaccination campaign. Speaking […]

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NUP denies frustrating members’ speakership bids

Noelyn Nassuuna | April 26, 2021

By Juliet Nalwooga The opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) leadership has dismissed as false claims by some members that they are frustrating their efforts to participate in the hotly contested speakership race of parliament. Last week, the party formed a five-member committee to research and find out the right candidate […]

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WHO says measles outbreak looming in Africa amid stalled vaccination

Noelyn Nassuuna | April 23, 2021

Xinhua Several African countries could experience an outbreak of measles amid stalled vaccination against the viral disease linked to COVID-19 disruptions, a World Health Organization (WHO) official said on Thursday ahead of the African Immunization week slated for April 24 to 30. Matshidiso Moeti, WHO regional director for Africa said […]

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Africa’s COVID-19 cases surpass 4.46 mln: Africa CDC

Noelyn Nassuuna | April 23, 2021

By Xinhua The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Africa has reached 4,467,666 as of Thursday, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said. The Africa CDC, the specialized healthcare agency of the African Union (AU), said the death toll from the pandemic stood at 118,937 while […]