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Jun12020 by Ronald KabuubiNo Comments

UAP OLD MUTUAL GROUP UGANDA DONATES 100 HOSPITAL BEDS FOR THE NATIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITALS AS CONTRIBUTION TOWARDS SUPPORT EFFORTS BY NATIONAL COVID-19 TASKFORCE

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In addition to the earlier presented Ush10 Million towards COVID-19 relief efforts in the country, UAP Old Mutual Group Uganda has today handed over to the National COVID-19 Taskforce another contribution of 100 hospital beds worth Ush 100 Million. The beds will be distributed to the various regional referral hospitals to help in the improvement of healthcare during and after the COVID-19 crisis. UAP Old Mutual Group Uganda Board Chairman Dr William Kalema taking to journalists.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates. The contribution was presented by representatives of the Board and management of UAP Old Mutual Group Uganda to the Prime Minister of Uganda, the Rt. Hon. Ruhakana Rugunda. UAP Old Mutual Group Uganda Board Chairman Dr William Kalema talks to journalists.Photo by...

May282020 by Ronald KabuubiNo Comments

Standard Chartered donates US$300,000 (Over Ugx 1 billion) for immediate COVID-19 relief efforts in Uganda

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Kampala, Uganda,28 May 2020 – Standard Chartered Uganda has contributed US$300,000 (Ugx 1,110,000,000) to UNICEF programs in Uganda for communities impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Albert Saltson, CEO Standard Chartered Bank, Uganda (R) with Dr. Doreen Mulenga, UNICEF Representative to Uganda.Courtesy Photo via KMA Updates. The donation is part of Standard Chartered PLC’s US$5 million pledge to support emergency relief activities by UNICEF that provide immediate protection and education of vulnerable children across 12 markets in Africa and South Asia, including Uganda. Funding across these markets will focus on activities such as the provision of remote education via TV, radio, online and mobile platforms and child protection measures, including alternative care arrangements and ...

May252020 by Ronald KabuubiNo Comments

Islamic University in Uganda donates items of new technology worth Uganda Shillings 31,700,000 to the National Response Fund to fight the Spread of Covid-19

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Kampala, Uganda Following the Covid19 pandemic that has caused fatal setbacks in the implementation of government programs globally and nationally, and in line with the President’s initiative to fight and control the spread of Covid19, the Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU) has donated items worth Uganda Shillings 31,700,000 to the National Response Fund to Covid-19 through the Office of the Prime Minister. The Political head of the National Response Fund to Covid19 and Minister in charge of General Duties Hon. Mary Karooro Okurut second left) tries out washing her hands with the Hands-Free handwashing Machine without touching it while being helped by a student (R) and the Rector IUIU Dr. Ahmad Kawesa Sengendo. Right is the Kampala Campus Director Musa Mato...

May232020 by Ronald KabuubiNo Comments

Ugandan government receives Dignity kits from UNFPA as away to fight Covid19

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Kampala,Uganda Following the Covid19 pandemic that has caused fatal setbacks in the implementation of government programs globally and nationally, and in line with the President’s initiative to fight and control the enemy, UNFPA Country Representative in Uganda Mr. Alain Sibenaler, the Minister for Presidency Hon Esther Mbayo,, Mary Karooro Okurut, the Political head overseeing the National Response Fund to Covid19 and Minister of General Duties, Hon Karooro Okurut and the Secretary the Fund receiving Dignity Kits.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates. Mary Karooro Okurut, the Political head overseeing the National Response Fund to Covid19 and Minister of General Duties, Hon Karooro Okurut has, received Dignity kits from UNFPA. UNFPA Country Representative in Uganda Mr. Alain S...

May222020 by Ronald KabuubiNo Comments

Game Stores donates 25 pieces of camping tents (valued at 25Million Ugx) to fight Covid19 in Uganda

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Kampala, Uganda Following the Covid19 pandemic that has caused fatal setbacks in implementation of government programs globally and nationally, and in line with the President’s initiative to fight and control the enemy, Hon. Mary Karooro-Okurut, Minister of General Duties, OPM, Political oversight of the National Response Fund to Covid19, (L) Frederick Olwit, the Game Stores' Store Manager, (Game) and the Secretary and Treasurer to the Fund Mrs Kisaka Dorothy. .Photo by Ronald Kabuubi KMA Updates. Mary Karooro Okurut, the Political head overseeing the National Response Fund to Covid19 and Minister of General Duties, Hon Karooro Okurut has received 25 pieces of camping tents (valued at 25Million Ugx) from Frederick Olwit, the Game Stores' Store Manager, which donation goes towards...

May212020 by Ronald KabuubiNo Comments

Uganda Electoral Commission joins the fight against Covid 19 by donating 15,000,000 Million shillings.

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Uganda’s Electoral body couldn’t be left behind as individuals and other Companies are donating willingly in the fight against Covid. Uganda’s First Deputy Prime Minister Rt Hon. Gen (RTD) Moses Ali receiving the UGX 15 Million donation from the Chairman of EC Justice Dr. Simon Byabakama. Left is the Political head of the National Response Fund to Covid19 and the Minister of General Duties in the Office of the Prime Minister Hon. Mary Karooro Okurut.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates. The 50,000 notes were received Uganda’s First Deputy Prime Minister Rt Hon. Gen (RTD)in the Presence of the Political Overseer of the National Response Fund to Covid 19 Hon. Mary Mary Karooro Okurut ,the Chairperson of the Fund Engineer Emmanuel Katongole ,Mrs. Kisaka Dorothy, the Administra...

May202020 by Ronald KabuubiNo Comments

Kwagalana group donates a brand new TATA Double Cabin Pick to fight COVID-19 in Uganda.

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Uganda’s wealthy Business group under their Umbrella body Kwagalana on Tuesday donated a TATA Double Cabin. The Pick-Up white in color was received by Uganda's First Deputy Prime Minister Rt Hon. Gen (RTD) in the Presence of the Political Overseer of the National Response Fund to COVID 19 Hon. Mary Mary Karooro Okurut, the Chairperson of the Fund Engineer Emmanuel Katongole, Mrs. Kisaka Dorothy, the Administrator and Secretary of the Fund. “Please receive our humble contribution. Our group does not help only during a Crisis. We are always supporting those in need. We stand with our Country as we fight this Pandemic. KWAGALANA GROUP MOTOR VEHICLE HANDOVER TO NATIONAL COVID 19 TASK FORCE CHAIRMAN GK SPEECH Right Honourable Prime Minister, Honourable Ministers, The Chairperson Nati...

May182020 by Ronald KabuubiNo Comments

Updates on Covid19

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NAIROBI, Kenya, May 18, 2020/ -- Ministry of Health, Kenya CS Sen. Mutahi Kagwe today attended the historic virtual 73rd World Health Assembly, the 1st of its kind since the establishment of World Health Organization (WHO) & reaffirmed the country’s support for WHO & it’s leadership Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, as it spearheads efforts to combat COVID Coronavirus - Egypt: UK company delivers over 40,000 Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test kits to EgyptLeading UK company, Primer Design Ltd, a subsidiary of Novacyt SA has exported over 40,000 PCR test kits to Egypt to support its response to COVID-19CAIRO, Egypt, May 18, 2020/ -- The UK and Egyptian government have been working hard to address the immediate medical needs of both countries by keeping essential trade flowing. In Ap...

May182020 by Ronald KabuubiNo Comments

Apology

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COVID FUND APPEAL IS VOLUNTARY Mr Katongole Emmanuel,The chairman of the National Response Fund to Covid19.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates. Fellow Ugandans The COVID-19 Fund appeal made to selected Chief Executives for a contribution of UGX. 10,000/= by their employees, has raised concern. The COVID-19 Fund clarifies that this contribution is entirely voluntary. On 21st April 2020, the COVID-19 Fund engaged selected business leaders in a webinar at the Ministry of Health. The Fund presented the fundraising strategy and proposed to them that they could help mobilise their employees to contribute UGX: 10,000/= each and that the businesses could consider a top up. The COVID-19 Fund stressed that this contribution was entirely voluntary and no single employee would be forc...

May182020 by Ronald KabuubiNo Comments

Its not compulsory to donate towards Covid19,National Response Fund to Covid19 -Members.

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The National Response Fund to Covid19 members have dismissed Social media reports that donating to the fund is Compulsory. Members of the National Response Fund to Covid 19 (L-R) Mr Kamulegeya Francis,Engineer Emmanuel Katongole,Hon.Mary Karooro Okurut.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates. This followed an appeal by the Chairman of the above fund Engineer Emmanuel Katongole to the Chief Executive Officers of the Private Sector Companies to mobilize Shs 10,000 from each employee for the safety of Citizens. Members of the National Response Fund to Covid 19 (R-L) Mr Kamulegeya Francis,Engineer Emmanuel Katongole,Hon.Mary Karooro Okurut.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates. He said this during a press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister on Sunday 17th May 2020. ...

May162020 by Ronald KabuubiNo Comments

Coronavirus – Burundi: Outgoing President Nkurinziza expels WHO officials

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The government of Burundi, headed by President Pierre Nkurunziza, has ordered the country’s top World Health Organization (WHO) representative and three other experts coordinating the Coronavirus response to leave the country amidst allegations of sabotage. The expelled officials include the WHO’s representative Dr Walter Kazadi Mulombo, the country’s Coronavirus coordinator Dr Jean Pierre Mulunda Nkata, communicable diseases head Dr Ruhana Mirindi Bisimwa, and a laboratory expert in the testing for COVID-19, Professor Daniel Tarzy. WHO’s representative Dr Walter Kazadi Mulombo In a letter dated May 12 and addressed to WHO’s Africa headquarters, the foreign ministry said the four officials “are declared persona non grata and as such, must leave the territory of Burundi” by Friday...

May142020 by Ronald KabuubiNo Comments

Citi Bank Uganda and Joint Medical Store contribute UGX 385 Million to fight COVID-19 in Uganda

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(R-L) Uganda's Prime Minister Rt Hon.Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda, the Political Overseer of the National Response Fund to Covid19 and Minister in charge of General Duties Hon.Mary Karooro Okurut, the Ceo of Citi Bank Uganda Ms. Sarah Arapta Wojega, the Chairman of the same Bank Mr. Kihuguru Geoffrey and the 2nd Deputy Premiere Alhaj Kirunda Kivejinja.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates. Citibank Uganda limited in conjunction with Joint Medical Store have contributed a total of 385million Uganda Shillings to the National Response Fund to Covid19 to rehabilitate, equip Kajjansi healthy Centre The Chairman of Citi Bank Uganda Geoffrey Kihuguru (R-L) with the Ceo Ms. Sarah Arapta Wojega.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates. The Rt Hon. Prime Minister Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda and Hon. K...

May142020 by Ronald KabuubiNo Comments

African Queen donates 18 tons of maize and other goods towards the fight against Covid-19 in Uganda

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African Queen No.1 Distributor Limited a company dealing in the distribution of fast-moving consumer goods in and around Uganda. We do distribute for multi-national companies across the Globe such as PZ Cussons, Kevian Kenya, Bic, Fay Tissue and Serviettes among others. The African Queen team led by Mr Moses Senkubuge,the head of Supply Chain&Logistics.Photo by Ronald kabuubi/KMA Updates. We write to inform you that our partners/suppliers from Kenya heard the plea of our President H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on offering any form of a donation to the COVID-19 Task Force that has been mandated to not only lead the fight against the COVID-19 virus but also ensure proper distribution of food to those families that have been greatly affected during this time. African Queen thus wishe...

May132020 by Ronald KabuubiNo Comments

Equity Bank Uganda Limited family contributes 2 Brand New Double Cabin Pickups and PPE totaling UGX 0.5 Billion towards COVID-19 relief efforts.

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Contribution includes two vehicles from Equity Bank Uganda Ltd and 100M worth of PPE from Equity Bank Uganda staff Equity Bank Uganda’s Board Chairman Mr. APollo Makubuya and his team handover a dummy Cheque to Uganda's Prime Minister Tr.Hon. Dr Ruhakana Rugunda .Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates. Kampala, May 12, 2020: Equity Bank Uganda Limited has contributed 2 brand new Toyota double cabin pickups valued at UGX 400 Million and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) worth UGX 100 Million to the COVID -19 National Response Task Force. “This contribution comprises 1 brand new Toyota double cabin pickup from the Bank, a similar one from the family of Dr. James Mwangi, the Group Managing Director and CEO of Equity Group Holdings and PPE worth UGX 100 Million donated by the staff of...

May122020 by Ronald KabuubiNo Comments

WHO Finally Agree To Work With Madagascar Only On One Condition

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Last Month, Madagascar's president Andry Rajoelina launched a herbal drink that they said could cure corona virus. Although the president said that he had confidence that the cure could work in curing the coronavirus which has spread through the whole world, WHO had previously warned that the drink could not be allowed to be used for curing corona virus since it had not passed clinical tests. So far, the country of around 26 million people has not experienced any death arising from corona virus as they still insist that the cure that was developed from artemisia spp plant has the ability to cure corona virus completely. WHO has said that it is willing to work with Madagascar in fighting corona virus. According to the tweet sent by @MoetiTshidi, to WHO African Region official Twitte...

May122020 by Ronald KabuubiNo Comments

Minister Peace Mutuuzo and other Bunyabugabo district farmers donate four trucks of bananas to help with the fight of Covid19 in Uganda.

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Kampala, Uganda By Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates. State Minister for Gender Hon. Peace Mutuuzo shortly before donating to the National Response Fund 11th May,2020.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates. Following the Covid19 pandemic that has caused fatal setbacks in implementation of government programs globally and nationally, and in line with the President’s initiative to fight and control the spread of the disease, while reducing its effects on vulnerable communities, State Minister for Gender Hon. Peace Mutuuzo (R) handing over the trucks of food to the National Response Fund to Covid19 Member Mr Francis Kamulegeya (Second left) and Mrs. Kisaka Dorothy,the Secretary and Administrator of the Fund (L) 11th May,2020.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates. The People of Bunyab...

May102020 by Ronald KabuubiNo Comments

Two friends of Uganda boost the Ugandan government with two Land Cruisers to fight Covid19.

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Kampala, Uganda Mr. Abbas Ali of Yoshino trading limited (L) with Mr. Masaki Okajima of Keisokugiken Company limited.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates. Following the Covid19 pandemic that has caused fatal setbacks in implementation of government programs globally and nationally, and in line with the President’s initiative to fight and control the spread of the disease, while reducing its effects on vulnerable communities, Mr. Masaki Okajima of Keisokugiken Company limited (L) handing over Keys to Hon. Mary Karooro Okurut, the Minister of General duties in the Prime Minister’s office also the Political overseer of the National Response Fund to Covid19.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates. Mr. Masaki Okajima of Keisokugiken Company limited and Mr. Abbas Ali of Yoshino tr...

May102020 by Ronald KabuubiNo Comments

The United Community of Somalia boosts the Uganda Government with 14.5Million to fight Covid19

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Kampala, Uganda Hon. Mary Karooro Okurut, the Minister of General duties in the Prime Minister’s office also the Political overseer of the Fund to Covid19 (R) with the Somali Community team led by their Chairman Siid Ahmed Sheikh Muse.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates. Following the Covid19 pandemic that has caused fatal setbacks in implementation of government programs globally and nationally, and in line with the President’s initiative to fight and control the spread of the disease, while reducing its effects on vulnerable communities, The Chairman of the Somali Community in Uganda team Siid Ahmed Sheikh Muse is seen with her team. Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates. The Somali community in Uganda has donated 14.5 Million shillings to the National Response Fund to Covid1...

May92020 by ShafiqNo Comments

Coronavirus found in men’s semen raising possibility it could be sexually transmitted

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The new coronavirus can persist in men's semen even after they have begun to recover, a finding that raises the possibility the virus could be sexually transmitted, Chinese researchers said Thursday. A team at Shangqiu Municipal Hospital tested 38 male patients treated there at the height of the pandemic in China, in January and February. About 16% of them had evidence of the coronavirus in their semen, the team reported in the journal JAMA Network Open. About a quarter of them were in the acute stage of infection and nearly 9% of them were recovering, the team reported. “We found that SARS-CoV-2 can be present in the semen of patients with COVID-19, and SARS-CoV-2 may still be detected in the semen of recovering patients,” Diangeng Li of Chinese People’s Liberation Army General ...

May82020 by ShafiqNo Comments

Coronavirus – Somalia: WHO and European Union unite to fight a common enemy to humanity

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The WHO country office and the Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Somalia have joined hands under a new collaboration in the country to strengthen operational response activities for COVID-19. The new collaboration aims to accelerate support for the frontline work of WHO in combating COVID-19 in a seemingly vast country where transportation of vital medical supplies and personnel needed for rapid response to the outbreak remain a perpetual challenge owing to suspension of commercial and cargo flights and the lockdown, which has cut off the capital city from rest of the country. In this challenging and testing time, WHO has been offered EU flights to airlift critical medical equipment and supplies from Mogadishu to its final destination in Kismayo, the capital of Jubaland state. T...