PPEs crisis poses continued threat to critically ill COVID-19 patients

On May 28, 2021, Irene Nakasiita, the head of communications and Public Relations at the Uganda RedCross Society tested positive for COVID-19. She was admitted to Jinja Regional Referral Hospital on the same day since she had difficulty breathing.  Nakasiita describes her stay at the hospital as horrible with doctors relegating their duties to nurses who…

Less pregnant women seek antenatal services fearing COVID-19

Kwania district health department has registered a decline in the number of pregnant mothers seeking antenatal care services. The expectant mothers are reportedly shunning health facilities for fear of contracting COVID-19.      At least 10 health workers in the district have tested positive for COVID-19. Kwania district has cumulatively registered 73 COVID-19 positive cases…

Nakaseke RDC Bans Deaths Announcements On Community Radios As COVID-19 Cases Surge

The Nakaseke Resident District Commissioner, Nayebare Kyamuzigita has banned the airing of death announcements on community radios because they are a cause of mobilisation for communities to attend burials leading to a surge in COVID-19 cases. By Sunday, Nakaseke district had registered 430 COVID-19 cases and nine death since the country announced the second wave.…

Health workers decry lack of ambulances for referral of COVID-19 patients

The COVID-19 Task Forces in Acholi region have expressed concern about the unreliable ambulance services which are affecting timely care delivery and treatment outcomes to patients.   Some of the ambulances are broken down due to mechanical conditions and require huge budgets to repair and maintain. The Task Forces have also disclosed that their efforts…