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A UNICEF and WHO official receiving the initial batch of COVID-19 vaccines at Entebbe International Airport in Uganda A UNICEF and WHO official receiving the initial batch of COVID-19 vaccines at Entebbe International Airport in Uganda

Uganda receives 864,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines

KAMPALA- Friday, 6 March 2021– The Ministry of Health has today…
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Addressing the community members about COVID-19

A Teacher’s tale of COVID-19 Stigmatization and WHO’s Invaluable Assistance

Edrine Mukalazi a teacher of Literature and English at Insula…
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WHO officials handing over COVID-19 Information, Communication and Education material to election officials in Arua city. WHO officials handing over COVID-19

WHO supports Uganda to Mitigate the Risks of COVID-19 Transmission during the election period

The recently concluded national elections in Uganda presented one…
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The WHO field team engaging a group of distinguished elders who guided on the need to ban Imbalu processions in the sub-region especially during the COVID-19 pandemic period

WHO Guides the Bagisu Community on Carrying out a Cultural Norm while observing COVID-19 Guidelines 

The period between August to December of every two years is cherished…
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WHO team engaging the District Education Officer together with District Surveillance Focal Point

WHO Settles COVID-19 Anxiety, Fear and Stigma at Kyabasara Primary School, Kagadi District, South Western Uganda

Kyabasara Primary School in Kagadi district southwestern Uganda is…
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A Partner Coordination meeting to map roles and support to the COVID-19 response in Uganda

WHO leads Partner coordination and Collaboration in the fight against COVID-19 in the Acholi sub region, Northern Uganda.

A Regional Partners’ Consultative Forum established by WHO in Gulu…
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WHO field team member talks to one of the fishermen at Rwemanja Landing site

WHO Takes the COVID-19 Message to Rwenshama Landing site, one of Uganda’s Hard-to-Reach Areas

At about 4:00 pm, a team from the field support team from the World…
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Ministry of Health, KOICA, WHO and Good Neighbours officials at the event to hand over the support to the Ministry

Uganda receives Laboratory Supplies from KOICA and WHO to fight COVID-19

Kampala, 3rd December 2020: - Uganda received a consignment of 5 Bi-…
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A double challenge: Tackling COVID-19 and malaria in Uganda

A double challenge: Tackling COVID-19 and malaria in Uganda

A month after Uganda instituted stringent measures to curb the spread…
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Easing COVID-19 impact on key health services

Easing COVID-19 impact on key health services

The COVID-19 pandemic has strained health systems and disrupted…
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