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Coronavirus – Uganda: Update on the COVID-19 Outbreak in Uganda (30th March 2020)
Download logo Today, a total of 82 samples tested at the Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI) have tested negative for COVID-19. To date, a cumulative of 1,271 samples have been tested for COVID-19. The total number of COVID-19 confirmed cases...
Uganda Participates in Astana Expo2017, Takes Trade Potential to Central Asia
The Astana Expo is an international trade platform that provides ample opportunity for companies, including those in Uganda, keen on penetrating the Kazakhstan market and Eastern European markets to showcase and promote their products & services...
Coronavirus - Uganda: Update on the COVID-19 Outbreak in Uganda
Download logo The Ministry of Health confirms two COVID -19 positive cases: one (1) case from 929 samples tested from truck drivers at border points of entry and one (1) from 248 samples taken from the community and quarantine centres. A total of...
Coronavirus - Uganda: The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases now is 63
Download logo The Ministry of Health confirms two COVID-19 positive cases: one (1) case from 550 samples taken from the community and quarantine centres and one (1) case from 746 samples tested from truck drivers at border points of entry. A total...
President Lourenço to travel to Rwanda on Thursday
Luanda, ANGOLA, February 19 - President João Lourenço is travelling this Thursday to Rwanda for a two-day official visit, in continuation of the efforts he has been making towards peace and understanding in the region., According to a note...
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Coronavirus - Uganda: Update on the COVID-19 Outbreak in Uganda
Download logo Our attention has been drawn to the COVID-19 misinformation making rounds on social media. The Ministry of Health would like to clarify as follows: None of the COVID-19 confirmed cases has died as alleged in several media posts....
Africa, 2nd fastest growing tourism region in the world
Travel and tourism remained one of the key growth drivers of Africa's economy, contributing 8.5% of the GDP in 2018; equivalent to $194.2 billion. According to the 2019 Jumia Hospitality Report (http://bit.ly/2mny9OY) Africa, this growth record...
Tanzania’s Big Five: Why Tanzania is an African Leader for Meetings, Conferences and Business Tourism
Tanzania is emerging as an African leader in the rapidly growing meetings, conferences and events industry. Tanzania’s growth within the business tourism sector has been driven by growing international recognition of a tourism industry second to...
Uganda - 110th Anniversary of the Rwenzori Expedition by the Duke of Abruzzi
On the occasion of the celebrations for the 110th anniversary of the historic expedition to Uganda of the Duke of Abruzzi - organized by the Ugandan Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities with the support of the Ugandan Ministry of Defense...
Press Statement on Yellow Fever in Moyo and Buliisa districts in Uganda
Download logo The Ministry of Health would like to inform the public of the confirmation of an outbreak of Yellow Fever in Moyo District in West Nile region and Buliisa District in Hoima region. In Moyo District, there are two confirmed cases,...
Secretary Azar Meets with Ugandan Minister of Health, Tours Public Health Emergency Response Sites
KAMPALA, UGANDA—Today, September 16, Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar, joined by other senior U.S. health officials, met with the Ugandan Minister of Health Jane Aceng and toured key public health response centers. Uganda borders the...
Uganda speeds visa issuance and strengthens border security with Gemalto Visa Management System
Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the world leader in digital security, is supplying Uganda’s Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control (DCIC) with its Coesys Visa Management that combines swift issuance of all visas and permits with...
Discover the Majestic Wildlife of Rwanda with African Adventure Specialists
African Adventure Specialists Gorilla and Chimpanzee Safaris for North American Travelers Transformative Safaris Experiences PALM BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, March 4, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- African Adventure Specialists, a premier tour...
Giving Tuesday Event Honors Bishop David O’Connell in Support of Wells of Life Working to End Poverty in Uganda
San Gabriel Bishop David O’Connell was the honored guest as a Wells of Life water well was presented in his name PASADENA, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, December 9, 2019 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Pasadena resident and Wells of Life Ambassador Dennis...
Witness Nature’s Encore on the PostMigration Premier Safari – A Luxury Cross-Border Experience Through Kenya & Tanzania
Witness Nature’s Encore on the Post-Migration Premier Safari – A Luxury Cross-Border Experience Through Kenya & Tanzania PALM BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- African Adventure Specialists is thrilled to unveil its...
Secretary Azar to Lead U.S. Delegation to Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda and Uganda Regarding Ebola Outbreak
Download logo In the coming days, Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar will lead a delegation on behalf of the Trump administration to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Rwanda, and Uganda regarding one of the most serious global...
Secretary Azar to Lead U.S. Delegation to Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda and Uganda Regarding Ebola Outbreak
In the coming days, Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar will lead a delegation on behalf of the Trump administration to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Rwanda, and Uganda regarding one of the most serious global health...
Rugby: Zimbabwe Sables Set to Face Uganda Cranes in Kampala
The Zimbabwe Sables have named their travelling squad of 24 players ahead of their second match in the Victoria Cup against Uganda, the squad leaves the R.G Mugabe International Airport for Kampala tomorrow morning. Coming off the back of a...
Zendure’s New GaN Travel Adapter Exceeds $100K on Fifth Day of Crowdfunding
Palo Alto, California, June 04, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zendure, based in Palo Alto, California, has received more than $100,000 USD on the fifth day of crowdfunding for Passport GO, their new GaN-powered travel adapter with an auto-resetting...