Uganda: Hackers target gov’t COVID-19 certificate control system
“The government has attributed rising cases of fake COVID-19 test certificates to actions of fraudsters within labour export companies.”
Uganda: Mulago hospital to install new plant as oxygen crisis worsens
Latest Developments Uganda Daily Monitor Article/Blog post by John Schellhase“A day after news leaked that 30 COVID-19 patients died after the oxygen supply malfunctioned at Mulago hospital on Tuesday, authorities at the facility have announced that they will install a fifth oxygen plant to meet the increased demand.”
Entebbe referral hospital closed to inpatients after COVID-19 surge
Latest Developments Uganda Daily Monitor Article/Blog post by John Schellhase“The director of Entebbe Referral Hospital, Dr Moses Muwanga has said the facility has been closed to inpatients due to a surge in the number of COVID-19 patients being admitted at the hospital.”
Government to import 18 million COVID-19 vaccine doses
Latest Developments Uganda Daily Monitor Article/Blog post by Milken Institute staff“Government is set to procure 18 million doses of Covid-19 vaccine to cater for nine million Ugandans with each person taking two jabs.”
Ugandan police arrest hosts, Nigerian artiste over city music gala
Latest Developments Nigeria / Uganda Daily Monitor Article/Blog post by John Schellhase“Police have arrested two Nigerian artistes and the organiser of a music gala in Kampala City on Saturday night in breach of the standard operating procedures against the spread of coronavirus.”
Uganda to start COVID-19 vaccine trials next month
Latest Developments Uganda Daily Monitor Article/Blog post by John Schellhase“Uganda will next month start tests for COVID-19 vaccine as the country steps up its efforts in search of medication for the virus that has so far killed 201 citizens.”
Uganda: Watongola death awakens COVID-19 reality in Busoga
Latest Developments Uganda Daily Monitor Article/Blog post by John Schellhase“After the news of Rehema Watongola’s death circulated on social and mainstream media outlets, Ms. Kadaga suspended her campaigns until further notice to mourn her parliamentary colleague. Ms Kadaga reminded the public to adhere to the standard operating procedures and live with the reality of COVID-19.”
11 arrested at Entebbe Airport with fake COVID-19 certificates
Latest Developments Uganda Daily Monitor Article/Blog post by John Schellhase“Police at Entebbe International Airport have arrested 11 intending travelers after they were found with forged COVID-19 negative test certificates just hours after Uganda’s virus cases reached 10,590 on Sunday.”
Moody’s downgrades Uganda’s economy to Ba3
Latest Developments Uganda Daily Monitor Article/Blog post by John Schellhase“The coronavirus crisis weighs on the short-term outlook, and also a significant increase in domestic political instability that could jeopardise economic conditions would be negative credit.”
Uganda: Truck drivers buy COVID-19 results at Shs150,000
Latest Developments Uganda Daily Monitor Article/Blog post by John Schellhase“Long distance truck drivers and their association leaders confirm that since they are required to enter into some East African countries with a COVID-19 negative certificate, the easiest way to acquire it is to pay between Shs50,000 and Shs150,000.”
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