MoH Downplays Bullisa COVID-19 Incident
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No Imminent COVID-19 Lockdown, Says Ministry of Health Amidst Surge Claims
The Ministry of Health has moved to allay public fears of an impending COVID-19 lockdown, dismissing viral social media claims of a significant surge in infections across Uganda. Officials assert that current surveillance data does not indicate a unique or alarming trend beyond what has been observed over the past year. Dr. Col. Henry Kyobe, the COVID-19 Incident Commander at the Ministry of Health, stated in an interview on Tuesday that while t…
Health ministry clears air on COVID-19 situation in Uganda
The Ministry of Health has moved to clarify recent media reports suggesting a rise in COVID-19 cases in Uganda. According to the Ministry, the circulating messages are simply old videos being re-shared by individuals attempting to mislead the public. Dr. Charles Olaro, Director General of Health Services, reassured Ugandans that there is no resurgence of the virus in the country. "The national situation remains stable and fully under control sin…
MoH downplays Bullisa COVID-19 incident
Dr Kyobe Bullisa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Health has allayed fears of a looming lockdown following viral social media claims around a purported surge in COVID-19 infections in Uganda. Speaking to URN in an interview on Tuesday, Dr Col Henry Kyobe, the COVID-19 incident commander in the ministry, said what their surveillance teams are seeing and the trends in cases testing positive for the viral disease are not unique from what…
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