The Ministry of Health has confirmed registering 13 new cases of COVID-19. The results of samples tested on 8th May, 2020 confirmed 13 new COVID-19 cases from 2,421 samples of truck drivers. Out of the 13 new cases, 7 are Kenyans, 4 are Ugandans while 2 are Tanzanians. The process of Tracking them has commenced […]
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A delegation from Ministry of Health led by the Minister Hon, Jane Ruth Aceng yesterday inspecting Elegu border point of entry in Amuru district to assess the COVID-19 response activities. Elegu is located on the border of Uganda and South Sudan and at least 200 trucks are cleared daily from South Sudan. While taking the […]
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Businessman and socialite Katsha De’bank aka Katumba Shafique is planning to auction his 2018 McLaren 570S Spider (Worthy 1.5BillionUGX) and donate money to Government of Uganda to fight COVID-19. While posting on his social media, the Katsha Foundation boss said since government individual donations of cars, he is willing to auction his and forward proceeds […]
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The Permanent Secretary, Dr. Diana Atwine received a donation of 7,000 COVID-19 antibody rapid diagnostic test kits from National Aviation Services (NAS) formerly Entebbe Handling Services (ENHAS) worth USD 140,000. Once the kits complete the required validation, they will complement COVID-19 testing . The Redeemed Christian Church of God- Uganda located in Namuwongo donated UGX 3,200,000 […]
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The Ministry of Health has confirmed 8 news of COVID-19 in Uganda. According to the Ministry, on 4th May, 2020, 8 new COVID-19 cases confirmed. 6 out of 2,061 samples of truck drivers while 2 cases are from the community confirmed from the Rapid Assessment Survey. 5 truck drivers arrived via Malaba border post while […]
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Mukono: The Coca-Cola Foundation, through the Uganda Red Cross Society, has delivered 30 tonnes of maize flour, 15 tonnes of beans, milk and sugar to the Mukono District COVID-19 Taskforce to feed vulnerable families affected by the lockdown in response to COVID-19. The food consignment is part of a UGX390million contribution The Coca-Cola Foundation made to the Uganda […]
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With Uganda currently locked in a battle against COVID-19 and a vast majority of her citizens locked in their homes, various brands have come up with all sorts of initiatives to help combat its impact on the country. As far as media brands go, the Next Media Services platforms have particularly stood out from the […]
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As the 21-day lockdown extension comes to an end tomorrow, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni will tonight address the nation on whether he will extend or ease the lockdown. The county’s tough measures have seen COVID-19 cases stay low more than other major East African states. “I will address the country tonight at 8pm, guiding on […]
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President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni announced the lockdown since March to avoid the spread of deadly COVID-19 caused by Coronavirus across the country. The lockdown is due to end on 5th May but it is likely to be pushed further with the pandemic far from over despite Uganda’s success so far. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni together […]
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No one knows exactly when we will be able to return to the normal ‘business-as-usual’. This has made many brands sit back in a wait-and-see mode. However, this doesn’t have to be the case from a marketing communications perspective; here are a few tips to make the most of this downtime for your brand: 1. […]
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