Tag: Kampala
As virus surges in Uganda, hospitals accused of profiteering
KAMPALA, Uganda — As he struggled to breathe earlier this month, Dr. Nathan Tumubone was tormented by thoughts of hospitalization as a COVID-19 patient....
Uganda tightens lockdown measures as virus cases surge
KAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda is tightening its lockdown measures to try and stem a surge in coronavirus infections in the East African country that...
In poorest countries, surge combines with vaccine shortage
KAMPALA, Uganda — Hati Maronjei once swore he would never get a COVID-19 shot, after a pastor warned that vaccines aren't safe.
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Former Ugandan army chief hospitalized after gun attack
KAMPALA, Uganda — A former army chief in Uganda has been wounded and his daughter killed after gunmen shot at the car in which...
In Africa, vaccine hesitancy adds to slow rollout of doses
<p>KAMPALA, Uganda — Some Africans are hesitating to get COVID-19 vaccines amid concerns about their safety, alarming public health officials as some countries start...
In Africa, vaccine hesitancy adds to slow rollout of doses
KAMPALA, Uganda — Some Africans are hesitating to get COVID-19 vaccines amid concerns about their safety, alarming public health officials as some countries start...
Ugandan police detain American man over alleged subversion
KAMPALA, Uganda — Ugandan police said an American man has been detained over alleged involvement in “subversive activities” against the government.
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Uganda’s Bobi Wine arrested while protesting in the capital
KAMPALA, Uganda — Ugandan opposition figure Bobi Wine has been arrested while leading a protest in the capital, Kampala.
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Africans rethink big, bountiful weddings as pandemic bites
KAMPALA, Uganda — The moment of truth for Ivan Arinaitwe came when he had to choose among many relatives and friends whom to invite...
Uganda’s Bobi Wine calls for peaceful protests after polls
<p>KAMPALA, Uganda — Ugandan opposition figure Bobi Wine is calling for peaceful protests in the aftermath of presidential elections, charging that electoral authorities are...