The International Monetary Fund-IMF, has given Uganda a clean bill of health regarding the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, the funds and the economy as a whole. For this, the Fund’s board has allowed for the immediate release of 127…
Over the last two years, the COVID-19 pandemic impacted businesses on national and global scale. Governments in many developing countries introduced severe containment measures, involving restrictions on economic activity and mobility, to curb the spread of COVID-19. In Uganda, public transport…
The parliamentary trade committee has stopped the payment of a stimulus package of Shs 3 billion to Kampala Serena hotel by Uganda Development Corporation (UDC). Serena hotel is owned by a consortium that includes Tourism Promotion Services (TPS), a division of…
Vice President Jessica Alupo has applauded the National Medical Stores (NMS) for the measures being put in place to address theft of drugs, an issue she said disheartens the population. She said this during a guided tour at the NMS…
Gov’t projects a sh2Trillion revenue shortfall in the first quarter of Financial Year 2021/22 as a result of the on-going nationwide total lockdown in which businesses are closed down, the Finance Ministry Permanent Secretary/ Secretary to Treasury Patrick Ocailap has…
The Ministry of Health has received medical equipment worth USD 250,000 to boost the COVID-19 response in Uganda. This donation was made by the Government of Ireland through its Embassy in Uganda in partnership with World Health Organization Uganda.
The Ministry of Health and Ministry of Education has demanded all teachers to undergo Coronavirus (COVID-19) testing before they resume teaching.
The Ministry of Health has received a USD3.72 million grant from the government of Japan in a bid to boost the fight against Coronavirus (COVID-19).
A new report released by the World Bank reveals that the Coronavirus(COVID-19) pandemic threatens hard-won gains in health and education over the past decade, especially in the poorest countries.
The Minister for Health Dr Jane Ruth Aceng on Tuesday launched the randomized clinical trial for use of convalescent plasma for treatment of COVID-19 in Uganda.
The headquarters of Uganda’s National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) was on Monday closed temporarily after some security personnel tested positive for COVID-19.
The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has temporarily closed their offices in Wakiso district after a policeman attached to their offices tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19) on Tuesday. “The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) would like to inform…
The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has refuted allegations that the Board is clashing with the Ministry of Education and Sports over the reopening of schools amidst the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
The Ministry of Health has today received 210 beds as part of the COVID-19 auxiliary treatment center at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.
The World Bank has appointed Mr. Keith Hansen as the new Country Director for Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, and Somalia effective September 8, 2020.