Uganda Registers Highest COVID-19 Cases in A single Day.

UPDATE:Today, Uganda has registered the highest number of COVID-19 cases at 318 in a single day. The breakdown of the cases is as follows; • Amuru Prisons: 154 (153 inmates, 1 prison staff) • Contacts and Alerts (136) : Kampala -65,Kiryandongo-14, Gulu-9, Mbarara-9, Kitgum-8, Arua-8, Wakiso-7, Mbale-4, Buikwe-4, Masaka-2, Bugiri-1, Jinja-1, Luweero-1 Manafwa 1, Masindi 1, Mityana 1 • Health workers (20): Kitgum 9, Kampala … Continue reading Uganda Registers Highest COVID-19 Cases in A single Day.

Over 50 People Put In Quarantine Over COVID-19

A total number of 50 persons have been held under mandatory quarantine following the death of a 34 year old yesterday who presented with signs and symptoms of COVID-19. The deceased was a Kenyan national married to a Ugandan man in nyabaale sub county, Namisindwa district. She was rushed to joy’s hospi-c.center  in Mbale in a critical state on Wednesday but died shortly after. Now … Continue reading Over 50 People Put In Quarantine Over 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

 International Monetary Fund (IMF) Approves US$491.5 Million Disbursement to Uganda to Address the COVID-19 Pandemic

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved today a disbursement of SDR361 million (about US$491.5 million or 100 percent of quota) for Uganda under the Rapid Credit Facility (RCF). It will help finance the health, social protection and macroeconomic stabilization measures, meet the urgent balance-of-payments and fiscal needs arising from the COVID-19 outbreak and catalyze additional support from the international community. The Ugandan … Continue reading  International Monetary Fund (IMF) Approves US$491.5 Million Disbursement to Uganda to Address the COVID-19 Pandemic