In 2020, the entire world was shaken following the outbreak of the COVID-19 disease and the resultant pandemic that forced most governments to shut their borders against travel, declare total lockdowns and restriction of movement, enforce the wearing of nose masks among other preventive measures employed. In Uganda for example, the government declared total lockdown … Continue reading A Timeline of Coronavirus in Uganda

There is no denying the impact that the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has had on Uganda and the world at large as it experiences a second wave of the virus. The Coronavirus disease, named COVID-19 by the World Health Organization, is a disease caused by a novel virus now known as severe acute respiratory … Continue reading The second wave of COVID-19 pandemic in Uganda | What you can do

COVID-19 is a viral disease caused by a novel virus now known as severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). This virus is commonly referred to as the coronavirus. Since it first surfaced in Wuhan, China, the COVID-19 disease has affected a large number of people around the world and was classified as a pandemic … Continue reading How much does a COVID-19 test cost in Uganda? – See prices and options

The outbreak of any communicable disease such as the SARS-COV-2 or coronavirus as it commonly called usually triggers actions and reactions from the public as people usually feel like they are going to be on the receiving end. Due to this, the response of health professionals and medical experts who everyone else looks up to … Continue reading Why you should test for coronavirus

You have no doubt heard the news of the spread of COVID-19 in and around your environment, community or towns around Uganda? You must take such information very seriously. What you have to do is protect yourself against COVID-19 by following and taking a few basic precautionary guidelines. COVID-19 is the disease caused by the … Continue reading How to protect yourself against COVID-19 in Uganda

Like many countries around the world, Uganda completely went into lockdown at the height of the coronavirus pandemic. Uganda President Yoweri Museveni first made the lockdown announcement on 1 April 2020. Since flights were high risk, all international flights into Uganda were suspended. Only aircraft in a state of emergency, operations related to humanitarian aid, … Continue reading Dos and don’ts about Uganda’s COVID-19 travel restrictions and flight bans

The COVID-19 disease caused by the coronavirus has long been rightfully termed a global pandemic. As a disease that has affected a large number of people, it has been recognised as an imminent threat, requiring urgent actions. On 19 February 2021, the number of Coronavirus cases worldwide had reached 110,929,537 and caused 2,454,517 deaths according … Continue reading Understanding your coronavirus test results

COVID-19 is a type of virus called a coronavirus. Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that are known to cause illnesses ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is caused by a new strain of … Continue reading What is Covid-19