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Official Twitter account of Uganda National Health Laboratory Services - @MinofHealthUG

[UNHLS @UNHLS1]

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[Ministry of Health- Uganda @MinofHealthUG]

A total of 301 samples tested negative for COVID-19 while one (1) tested positive for COVID-19. Confirmed cases of COVID-19 now stands at 45 in #Uganda. #STAYSAFEUG

[Ministry of Health- Uganda @MinofHealthUG]

11 new COVID-19 cases confirmed, today. This brings the total of COVID-19 cases to 44 in #Uganda. The 11 new confirmed cases were all under institutional quarantine at the time of test. Stay home, Stay Safe. #STAYSAFEUG

[Ministry of Health- Uganda @MinofHealthUG]

We can all prevent the spread of #COVID19.
Here is what you should do. #STAYSAFEUG

[WHO Uganda @WHOUganda]

MythBuster: Vaccines against Pneumonia do not provide protection against the new #Coronavirus #COVID19 #Uganda

[Ministry of Health- Uganda @MinofHealthUG]

The @MinofHealthUG toll free lines are: 0800-100-066, 0800-203-033, 0800-303-033. The lines are fully active and assistance will be accorded quickly. Report all suspected cases of #COVID19 to these lines to enable our surveillance teams assist you. #STAYSAFEUG

[Dr. Diana Atwine @DianaAtwine]

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[Yoweri K Museveni @KagutaMuseveni]

At 8pm tonight, I will deliver my fifth address to the country in light of the Covid-19 pandemic. Remember to follow guidelines given by the @MinofHealthUG and myself to stay safe and healthy.

[Global Rights Alert @graUganda]

Encouraging all Ugandans to follow the guidelines laid out by @MinofHealthUG to prevent the further spread of #COVID19. Together we shall overcome. #StayAtHome #STAYSAFEUG

[UNHLS @UNHLS1]

#STAYSAFEUG

[Ministry of Health- Uganda @MinofHealthUG]

The Ethiopian airlines cargo flight carrying the Jack Ma consignment just landed at Entebbe airport. As part of the Jack Ma and @AlibabaGroup support to the fight against #COVIDー19, #Uganda received:
-100,000 masks
-20,089 test kits
-741 PPEs
-1,111 face shields
#STAYSAFEUG

[UNHLS @UNHLS1]

#IWillStayHome #KeepSafeUg #COVID19
@MinofHealthUG

[Ministry of Health- Uganda @MinofHealthUG]

The @MinofHealthUG appeals all travelers who have been in Dubai in the past two weeks to call the health desk on 0800-100-066 or 0800-203-033 for further follow-up.

[Ministry of Health- Uganda @MinofHealthUG]

To date, a total of 2,661 travelers including Ugandans identified as potential risk have been either under self-quarantine or institutional quarantine. Of these, 1,356 are under follow up; 774 of these are under institutional quarantine while 582 are under self-quarantine.

[Ministry of Health- Uganda @MinofHealthUG]

The @MinofHealthUG would like to inform the public that there are 8 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Uganda.

All the 8 cases are Ugandan nationals who travelled back from Dubai, UAE.; 2 on the 20/03/2020 & 6 on the 22/03/2020 aboard the Emirates and Ethiopian Airlines flights

[Yoweri K Museveni @KagutaMuseveni]

At 4pm today, I will conduct my fourth address to the country in relation to the Covid-19 pandemic. I urge you all to observe the guidelines provided by @MinofHealthUG and myself so that we defeat this disease.

[UNHLS @UNHLS1]

Do not miss a PUBLIC DIALOGUE on #COVID2019 , happening this Friday , March 13, 2020 at Imperial Royale Hotel, 2:00pm - 5:00pm.

[AGHPF @aghpf]

This #IWD, we celebrate Women in Science!
We interviewed Dr. Susan Nabadda Ndidde, the Commissioner, NHLDS @MinofHealthUG who also doubles as E.D @UNHLS1, to share her career journey & inspire others.
Watch our #IWD video here;https://t.co/8j3491VGt5

[UNHLS @UNHLS1]

Update on Corona Virus Disease (COVID- 19): Samples from the four foreigners who were under isolation test negative.
Uganda has NO confirmed case of COVID - 19

[Ministry of Health- Uganda @MinofHealthUG]

Did you know that sleeping under a mosquito net can reduce your chances of contracting #Malaria by 60%?

@GovUganda is distributing FREE mosquito nets countrywide starting March 2020.

Register with your VHT and LC I to receive your mosquito net #NetCampaign2020

[Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng Ocero @JaneRuth_Aceng]

Excited to see the good progress with our Regional Hospital for Pediatric Surgery located in Entebbe.
The 72 bed hospital will provide free pediatric surgery to children under 15 years.
It’s set to open in April 2020.
Thank you, @emergency_ngo for the support.