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13 May 2020 — One (1) new CoVID_19 case was identified out of 866 samples tested today. This brings the cumulative number of confirmed cases to two hundred and eighty-seven (287). To date, a hundred and sixty-four (164) patients have recovered and been discharged, including eleven (11) in the past 24 hours. The number of active cases is a hundred and twenty-three (123).

 All active cases are in isolation in stable condition.  

18 May 2020 — Five (5) new CoVID_19 cases were identified out of 1744 samples tested today. This brings the cumulative number of confirmed cases to two hundred and ninety-seven (297). To date, two hundred and three (203) patients have recovered and been discharged, including six (6) in the past 24 hours. The number of active cases is ninety-four (94).

 All active cases are in isolation in stable condition.  

Over 100 health workers have been trained in the last three weeks with the aim to rapidly increase trained healthcare workers in response to COVID-19 outbreak in the country.

With support from World Health Organization (WHO) and other partners the Ministry of Health has trained health workers on COVID-19 case management and infection prevention and control (IPC). Participants are equipped with knowledge and skills on patient screening, isolation, contact tracing, use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and waste management.

01 May 2020 — Six (6) new CoVID_19 cases were identified out of 1365 samples tested today. This brings the cumulative number of confirmed cases to two hundred and forty-nine (249). To date, a hundred and nine (109) patients have recovered and been discharged, including five (5) in the past 24 hrs. The number of active cases is a hundred and forty (140).

This increase of new confirmed cases reflects a rise in cases of cross-border truck drivers and their assistants. All active cases are in isolation in stable condition.  

06 May 2020 — Seven (7) new CoVID_19 cases were identified out of 1323 samples tested today. This brings the cumulative number of confirmed cases to two hundred and sixty-eight (268). To date, a hundred and thirty (130) patients have recovered and been discharged, including four (1) in the past 24 hrs. The number of active cases remains a hundred and thirty-eight (138).

 All active cases are in isolation in stable condition.  

11 May 2020 — One (1) new CoVID_19 cases was identified out of 380 samples tested today. This brings the cumulative number of confirmed cases to two hundred and eighty-four (285). To date, a hundred and fifty (150) patients have recovered and been discharged, including ten (10) in the past 24 hours. The number of active cases is a hundred and thirty-five (135).

 All active cases are in isolation in stable condition.  

16 May 2020 — Two (2) new CoVID_19 cases were identified out of 2041 samples tested today. This brings the cumulative number of confirmed cases to two hundred and eighty-nine (289). To date, a hundred and seventy-eight (178) patients have recovered and been discharged, including one (1) in the past 24 hours. The number of active cases is a hundred and eleven (111).

 All active cases are in isolation in stable condition.  

Kampala, 19 May 2020: - The Government of Denmark has signed a grant worth Two (2) Million Dollars to support the COVID-19 response in Uganda. The grant is to be channelled through the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and will go towards the procurement of lifesaving commodities such as masks and Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) for health workers. The grant will also support the improvement of Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) services in selected districts.

Mutukula, 19 May 2020: - The Minister of Health, Dr Jane Ruth Aceng and State Minister for Health in charge of General Duties, Hon.

The Acting Country Representative for WHO in Ghana, Dr. Neema Kimambo has congratulated the Government of Ghana for this achievement and challenged the Foods and Drugs Authority work hard to sustain the gains and to reach the ultimate; which is Maturity Level 4. She said, Ghana has strengthened its medicines regulatory system to ensure safety, quality and effectiveness of medical products manufactured, imported or distributed within the country.