Health

A potential COVID-19 vaccine could be on the way by the end of 2020 or even earlier than expected. Dr. Anthony Fauci a top infectious disease official said this would be possible if clinical trials produce positive results. An ongoing clinical trial of 30,000 volunteers is expected to conclude by the end of 2020. However, there’s an independent board with ...

The president of Russia Vladimir Putin says his government has approved the world’s first coronavirus vaccine, and even given his daughter a shot of the treatment, despite concerns that the product has not been properly tested. “I know that it works quite effectively, forms strong immunity, and I repeat, it has passed all the needed checks,” Putin said on Tuesday, according ...

Door-to-door distribution of face masks has kicked off in Kampala Metropolitan Area as part of Government’s interventions to limit the spread of COVID-19. This exercise is being coordinated by the local community leaders. Distribution is also ongoing in Wakiso and Mukono districts. Ministry of Health urges everyone to receive their face mask and wear it when in public places. Wear ...

Uganda has registered one coronavirus death today. This brings the total COVID-19 deaths to three. Results from COVID-19 tests done on 30 July 2020 confirmed 7 cases bringing the cumulative total of confirmed Ugandan cases to 1,154, according to the statement shared by Ministry of Health on it’s social media platforms this evening. The deceased is a 67 year old ...

Uganda’s Health Ministry has on Sunday confirmed the second covid-19 death as the country’s cases soars. Health Ministry’s spokesperson, Mr Ainebyoona Emmanuel confirmed that the deceased was an 80 year old woman, a resident of Mengo Kisenyi llll in Kampala. She was first admitted at Platinum Hospital on Friday, 24th July 2020 at 5:00 and later referred at Mengo Hospital, ...