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Uganda closes borders with DRC over Ebola outbreak

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Uganda confirms five Ebola cases as regional leaders meet at Speke Resort Munyonyo to strengthen cross-border response

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EBOLA: Uganda, DRC to share $13m in US emergency response funds

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Ugandans cautioned after Ebola outbreak in Eastern DRC

WHO recommends against the use of remdesivir in COVID-19 patients

Health November 30, 2020

WHO has issued a conditional recommendation against the use of remdesivir in hospitalized patients, regardless of disease severity, as there is currently no evidence...

WHO urges African countries to ramp up readiness for #Covid-19 vaccination drive

Health November 27, 2020

As the race to find a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine is showing increasing promise, a new World Health Organization (WHO) analysis finds that...

#Covid-19: Relief as Moderna vaccine shows nearly 95% protection

Health November 16, 2020

A new vaccine that protects against Covid-19 is nearly 95% effective, early data from US company Moderna shows. The results come hot on the heels...

Ministry of Health receives first batch of 15 ambulances

Health November 12, 2020

The Ministry of Health has boosted the fleet of ambulances with an additional 38 to boost emergency medical services in the country. The ministry’s Permanent...