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The ministry of health is however very quiet about this. Apparently, at factory price, Covidex is at UgX5000. However, when you go to any pharmacy right now it’s above UgX15000.
The public has been crying out to the government and the ministry of health to clarify this issue.
Unfortunately, these cries have and are still in vain as nothing is being done. Some people have reached the extent of selling this medicine at 50,000 to 70,000 Ugandan shillings. It’s clearly extortion.
Prof. Patrick Ogwang, the founder of this drug says it’s not upon him anymore in regards to pricing but the Ministry of health.
On top of the over-pricing, now the market is flooded with fake Covidex. This is not only terrible to hear but also a danger to the consumers.
The Ministry of Health should work together with the National Drug Authority to curb this vice before it gets to a point if no return. Otherwise, because people are desperate to be fine, they may just use anything availed to them.
Covid-19 is still causing a lot of trouble in the country. Currently, there a new variant, the “Delta variant” that is wrecking havoc in India and many other countries.
However, the good news is that people are turning up for the vaccination in great numbers.
Therefore, as all this is going on, the ministry of health should engage in all the issues around Covidex.
Check Also;
- National Drug Authority Advises Ugandans On How To Use Covidex
- National Drug Authority Approves COVIDEX As Supporting Treatment For Covid
- Mbarara University Speaks Out On Denial Of Use Of Covidex Drug
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![[dropcap]A[/dropcap] section of women in Bugongo parish and Nawangaiza parish in Nawandala Sub County, Iganga District have decried the near-impossible terms set for them to access GROW funds. They have now petitioned their woman member of parliament for Iganga Hon. Kauma Sauda Alibaawo to ask the government for revised terms and conditions. This is to enable them to benefit from the program. The disgruntled women accuse the implementers of the program of charging the money. They are also asking for their land titles and land agreements. They said that such properties are governed by their husbands. These, therefore want the government through their woman MP to intervene and revise the requirements for one to benefit. The women were on Wednesday at Namabwere primary school in Nawandala Sub County. They had gathered in their respective groups to receive over 300 chickens from Hon Alibaawo in her campaign to improve the livelihood of women in Iganga district. Each group was given 50 chicken as start-up capital in their journey to prosperity. Read what some leaders said; Ms Naigambi Lydia from Nawandala Trading Centre says, “They solicited money from us through opening bank accounts and depositing Shs80,000. They also asked for land titles and land agreements from us yet we don’t have such things. I was informed that I needed to have a business with a capital of Shs4m yet my capital was very small.” The chairperson Kisoboka Saving Group in Nawandala Ms. Nakagolo Faith said they were not able to join the program. This is given the many conditions attached. She also asked their woman MP to raise their concerns to the relevant offices. The MP condemned the mode of implementation of the program. She cited that it has turned to benefit the well-off class of women other than the intended group. She further asked the government to intervene saying the current strings attached to the programme are very tight to accommodate a common woman. GROW project is a Government of Uganda initiative that arose out of the need to respond to the needs of women entrepreneurs. This is especially those who want to grow their businesses, sustain their self-employment and create more jobs. Check Also; Iganga District NRM Leaders Urge Museveni To Fulfill Election Promises Of 2021 International Women's Day: Celebrating Progress Towards Equality](https://i0.wp.com/newslexpoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Iganga-women-decry-tough-terms-to-access-GROW-funds-e1731738339732.jpg?resize=300%2C160&ssl=1)
