Domestic violence in Uganda due to COVID-19

Domestic violence has increased in Uganda due to COVID-19. This has been seen in different districts of Uganda. With the lock down that has now taken over 2 months, series of domestic violence cases have been on the rise . Families are breaking up, parents are killing each other, children have been abandoned. Since the first Lock down started, over 30 cases are reported each … Continue reading Domestic violence in Uganda due to COVID-19

MTN Uganda zero-rated E-Learning Websites

During this period of the COVID-19 pandemic, MTN Uganda has offered free access to E-learning websites to enable students study from home since Universities and Schools are closed. Below are the websites that can be accessed freely; http://www.classroommagazines.scholastic.com http://www.allinonehomeschool.com http://www.starfall.com http://www.abcya.com http://www.funbrain.com http://www.splashlearn.com http://www.storylineonline.net http://www.pbskids.org http://www.highlightkids.com http://www.coolmath4kids.com http://www.mathgametime.com http://www.uniteforliteracy.com http://www.literactive.com http://www.sciencekids.co.nz http://www.switchzoo.com http://www.turtlediary.com http://www.e-learningforkids.org https://elearning.umu.ac.ug for Uganda Martyrs University https://elearning.ucu.ac.ug for Uganda Christian University https://elearning.iuea.ac.ugContinue reading MTN Uganda zero-rated E-Learning Websites

Tanzania Reopens Colleges, Sports and Tourism.

University students in Tanzania will return to their respective colleges on June 1, 2020 as the number of Covid-19 cases drops in Tanzania, President John Magufuli announced on Thursday, 21 May 2020. Speaking at the State House in Dodoma during the swearing-in of Tanzania’s ambassadors to Kenya, Algeria and Mozambique as well as the Health deputy minister Godwin Mollel, Dr Magufuli said university students should … Continue reading Tanzania Reopens Colleges, Sports and Tourism.

Can Corona virus be sexually transmitted?? Find out.

According to news reports from China, doctors at Shangqiu Municipal Hospital tested semen of 38 men aged 15 and older hospitalized with the disease, 6 patients tested positive. Four patients were at the acute stage of the infection while two others were recovering. Study shows that areas not attacked by immune system for example; inner portion of eyebrows, ovary and testicles, virus could reside there … Continue reading Can Corona virus be sexually transmitted?? Find out.

A Ugandan biological engineer starts manufacturing incubators and drones.

Meet Mr. Nsamba Christopher a resident of Mukono district and a biological engineer who is making history in Uganda. He manufactured an automated incubator which handles 10 babies and so far, it has saved 1238 babies in Mukono Hospital. On Saturday 9/5/2020, ministry of health officialS paid a visit to his workshop in Mukono Below are tweets from Dr,Diana Atwine, the Permanent Secretary of the … Continue reading A Ugandan biological engineer starts manufacturing incubators and drones.

Uganda Registers 35 new COVID-19 Cases

Uganda confirms 13 new Covid-19 cases

Uganda confirmed 13 new Covid-19 cases from 2,421 samples taken from truck drivers on 8th/May/2020.

Out of the 13 new cases,7 are Kenyans, 4 are Ugandans while 2 are Tanzanians. Tracking them has commenced and the public will be informed accordingly. While all 740 community samples tested negative for Covid-19.

Uganda now stands at;

  • Total confirmed cases- 114
  • Recovered- 55
  • Active cases- 59
  • Deaths

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Uganda Confirms 100 Cases of Coronavirus

On 6th/05/2020, Uganda recorded two more cases of Coronavirus, summing up the overall number of cases to 100. This was confirmed by the Ministry of Health via Twitter on Wednesday, 6th May, where the ministry announced the test results of the 3,509 samples taken. The  new 2 cases arrived from Kenya via Malaba; and are Eritrean and Kenyan nationalities. On the other hand, all 438 … Continue reading Uganda Confirms 100 Cases of Coronavirus