East Africa Restricts Travellers From India And Tightens Tests for Truckers 04/05/2021 Esther Nakkazi KAMPALA – Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda have suspended passenger flights from India amid that country’s surge in COVID-19 cases and fears that a number of African countries are on the brink of their own surges. “All flights from India and all passengers originating from India are suspended from 1 May,” the Uganda Ministry of Health […] Continue reading -> Uganda Green Lights Private Imports Of COVID-19 Vaccines – Kenya Nixes Similar Initiative 06/04/2021 Esther Nakkazi In what may be a first for the African continent, the Ugandan government has decided to allow private sector health providers to import and distribute their own COVID-19 vaccines amidst strict regulations – in an effort to expedite the country’s vaccination drive, which is caught in the crosswinds of vaccine supply shortages plaguing the entire […] Continue reading -> Kenya Goes Into Partial Lockdown As COVID-19 Cases Spike 26/03/2021 Esther Nakkazi NAIROBI – Kenya has suspended parliament and banned church gatherings in its capital, Nairobi, and four other counties as the country records its highest number of COVID-19 deaths since the pandemic started last year and amid a surge of positive cases. President Uhuru Kenyatta on Friday announced partial lockdown and instituted new curfew measures to […] Continue reading -> COVID-19 Vaccination of Ugandan Health Workers on Track – As Country Races To Meet Targets 19/03/2021 Esther Nakkazi KAMPALA – On 12 March, Samson Wamani, a doctor at Mukono General Hospital, received his COVID-19 vaccine under a tent placed outside the hospital as Uganda implements its plan to vaccinate half the population in the next year. As the government already had a database of its health workers registered, all Wamani had to do […] Continue reading -> Kenya Confirms Third Wave of COVID-19 12/03/2021 Esther Nakkazi Kenya has officially announced a third wave of the COVID-19 outbreak this week, while the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Africa region reported a “slight uptick in cases and an upward trend in 12 countries, including in Cote d’Ivoire, Ethiopia and Cameroon.” Dr Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Regional Director for Africa, during the weekly press conference said […] Continue reading -> Whereabouts of COVID-Denying Tanzanian President Unknown – Opposition Politician Says He Is Seriously Ill With Coronavirus 12/03/2021 Esther Nakkazi Rumours about the whereabouts of Tanzanian president John Magufuli, are intensifying as the leader who questioned the existence of the SARS-CoV2 virus was reportedly in intensive care with COVID-19 – somewhere in Nairobi or possibly now even in India. Magufuli has not been seen for almost two weeks, sparking widespread speculation about his health. His […] Continue reading -> Russian And Chinese Bilateral Vaccine Deals & Donations Outmaneuver Europe & United States 04/03/2021 Kerry Cullinan & Esther Nakkazi CAPE TOWN & KAMPALA – From Asia to the Americas, vaccines are fast becoming the new currency by which nations and geopolitical blocs wield influence and buy political favours – with more value than oil or bitcoin. But nowhere is this more apparent, perhaps, than in Africa, Latin America and south Asia, where both Russia […] Continue reading -> Tanzanian President Changes Position on COVID After Deaths and WHO Statement 26/02/2021 Esther Nakkazi The Medical Association of Tanzania (MAT) has started a massive awareness campaign on the prevention of COVID-19 following last Sunday’s admission by President John Magufuli and the Ministry of Health that the disease exists in the country. “We have started an advocacy strategy through the media and communities on prevention of COVID-19,” Dr. Elisha Osati, […] Continue reading -> Secrecy Surrounds the Start of Rwanda’s COVID-19 Vaccination Roll-out 19/02/2021 Esther Nakkazi Rwanda started vaccinating health workers against COVID-19 on Monday, but there is confusion about which vaccine it is using or where it has got it from. A local media report said that the Moderna vaccine was being used while the BBC reported that the Pfizer/ BioNtech vaccine was being used. Meanwhile, a source told Health […] Continue reading -> Uganda Defends Price Paid For AstraZeneca COVID19 Vaccine; New Study Suggests Vaccine Could Cut Transmission By Two-Thirds 03/02/2021 Esther Nakkazi KAMPALA, UGANDA – Responding to a swell of global criticism, a senior Ugandan health official told Health Policy Watch that Uganda’s government is not paying unreasonably higher prices for it’s AstraZeneca vaccines, in comparison to other African countries – or Europe. “You cannot compare prices directly between countries because there are many factors to consider. […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. 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Uganda Green Lights Private Imports Of COVID-19 Vaccines – Kenya Nixes Similar Initiative 06/04/2021 Esther Nakkazi In what may be a first for the African continent, the Ugandan government has decided to allow private sector health providers to import and distribute their own COVID-19 vaccines amidst strict regulations – in an effort to expedite the country’s vaccination drive, which is caught in the crosswinds of vaccine supply shortages plaguing the entire […] Continue reading -> Kenya Goes Into Partial Lockdown As COVID-19 Cases Spike 26/03/2021 Esther Nakkazi NAIROBI – Kenya has suspended parliament and banned church gatherings in its capital, Nairobi, and four other counties as the country records its highest number of COVID-19 deaths since the pandemic started last year and amid a surge of positive cases. President Uhuru Kenyatta on Friday announced partial lockdown and instituted new curfew measures to […] Continue reading -> COVID-19 Vaccination of Ugandan Health Workers on Track – As Country Races To Meet Targets 19/03/2021 Esther Nakkazi KAMPALA – On 12 March, Samson Wamani, a doctor at Mukono General Hospital, received his COVID-19 vaccine under a tent placed outside the hospital as Uganda implements its plan to vaccinate half the population in the next year. As the government already had a database of its health workers registered, all Wamani had to do […] Continue reading -> Kenya Confirms Third Wave of COVID-19 12/03/2021 Esther Nakkazi Kenya has officially announced a third wave of the COVID-19 outbreak this week, while the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Africa region reported a “slight uptick in cases and an upward trend in 12 countries, including in Cote d’Ivoire, Ethiopia and Cameroon.” Dr Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Regional Director for Africa, during the weekly press conference said […] Continue reading -> Whereabouts of COVID-Denying Tanzanian President Unknown – Opposition Politician Says He Is Seriously Ill With Coronavirus 12/03/2021 Esther Nakkazi Rumours about the whereabouts of Tanzanian president John Magufuli, are intensifying as the leader who questioned the existence of the SARS-CoV2 virus was reportedly in intensive care with COVID-19 – somewhere in Nairobi or possibly now even in India. Magufuli has not been seen for almost two weeks, sparking widespread speculation about his health. His […] Continue reading -> Russian And Chinese Bilateral Vaccine Deals & Donations Outmaneuver Europe & United States 04/03/2021 Kerry Cullinan & Esther Nakkazi CAPE TOWN & KAMPALA – From Asia to the Americas, vaccines are fast becoming the new currency by which nations and geopolitical blocs wield influence and buy political favours – with more value than oil or bitcoin. But nowhere is this more apparent, perhaps, than in Africa, Latin America and south Asia, where both Russia […] Continue reading -> Tanzanian President Changes Position on COVID After Deaths and WHO Statement 26/02/2021 Esther Nakkazi The Medical Association of Tanzania (MAT) has started a massive awareness campaign on the prevention of COVID-19 following last Sunday’s admission by President John Magufuli and the Ministry of Health that the disease exists in the country. “We have started an advocacy strategy through the media and communities on prevention of COVID-19,” Dr. Elisha Osati, […] Continue reading -> Secrecy Surrounds the Start of Rwanda’s COVID-19 Vaccination Roll-out 19/02/2021 Esther Nakkazi Rwanda started vaccinating health workers against COVID-19 on Monday, but there is confusion about which vaccine it is using or where it has got it from. A local media report said that the Moderna vaccine was being used while the BBC reported that the Pfizer/ BioNtech vaccine was being used. Meanwhile, a source told Health […] Continue reading -> Uganda Defends Price Paid For AstraZeneca COVID19 Vaccine; New Study Suggests Vaccine Could Cut Transmission By Two-Thirds 03/02/2021 Esther Nakkazi KAMPALA, UGANDA – Responding to a swell of global criticism, a senior Ugandan health official told Health Policy Watch that Uganda’s government is not paying unreasonably higher prices for it’s AstraZeneca vaccines, in comparison to other African countries – or Europe. “You cannot compare prices directly between countries because there are many factors to consider. […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Kenya Goes Into Partial Lockdown As COVID-19 Cases Spike 26/03/2021 Esther Nakkazi NAIROBI – Kenya has suspended parliament and banned church gatherings in its capital, Nairobi, and four other counties as the country records its highest number of COVID-19 deaths since the pandemic started last year and amid a surge of positive cases. President Uhuru Kenyatta on Friday announced partial lockdown and instituted new curfew measures to […] Continue reading -> COVID-19 Vaccination of Ugandan Health Workers on Track – As Country Races To Meet Targets 19/03/2021 Esther Nakkazi KAMPALA – On 12 March, Samson Wamani, a doctor at Mukono General Hospital, received his COVID-19 vaccine under a tent placed outside the hospital as Uganda implements its plan to vaccinate half the population in the next year. As the government already had a database of its health workers registered, all Wamani had to do […] Continue reading -> Kenya Confirms Third Wave of COVID-19 12/03/2021 Esther Nakkazi Kenya has officially announced a third wave of the COVID-19 outbreak this week, while the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Africa region reported a “slight uptick in cases and an upward trend in 12 countries, including in Cote d’Ivoire, Ethiopia and Cameroon.” Dr Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Regional Director for Africa, during the weekly press conference said […] Continue reading -> Whereabouts of COVID-Denying Tanzanian President Unknown – Opposition Politician Says He Is Seriously Ill With Coronavirus 12/03/2021 Esther Nakkazi Rumours about the whereabouts of Tanzanian president John Magufuli, are intensifying as the leader who questioned the existence of the SARS-CoV2 virus was reportedly in intensive care with COVID-19 – somewhere in Nairobi or possibly now even in India. Magufuli has not been seen for almost two weeks, sparking widespread speculation about his health. His […] Continue reading -> Russian And Chinese Bilateral Vaccine Deals & Donations Outmaneuver Europe & United States 04/03/2021 Kerry Cullinan & Esther Nakkazi CAPE TOWN & KAMPALA – From Asia to the Americas, vaccines are fast becoming the new currency by which nations and geopolitical blocs wield influence and buy political favours – with more value than oil or bitcoin. But nowhere is this more apparent, perhaps, than in Africa, Latin America and south Asia, where both Russia […] Continue reading -> Tanzanian President Changes Position on COVID After Deaths and WHO Statement 26/02/2021 Esther Nakkazi The Medical Association of Tanzania (MAT) has started a massive awareness campaign on the prevention of COVID-19 following last Sunday’s admission by President John Magufuli and the Ministry of Health that the disease exists in the country. “We have started an advocacy strategy through the media and communities on prevention of COVID-19,” Dr. Elisha Osati, […] Continue reading -> Secrecy Surrounds the Start of Rwanda’s COVID-19 Vaccination Roll-out 19/02/2021 Esther Nakkazi Rwanda started vaccinating health workers against COVID-19 on Monday, but there is confusion about which vaccine it is using or where it has got it from. A local media report said that the Moderna vaccine was being used while the BBC reported that the Pfizer/ BioNtech vaccine was being used. Meanwhile, a source told Health […] Continue reading -> Uganda Defends Price Paid For AstraZeneca COVID19 Vaccine; New Study Suggests Vaccine Could Cut Transmission By Two-Thirds 03/02/2021 Esther Nakkazi KAMPALA, UGANDA – Responding to a swell of global criticism, a senior Ugandan health official told Health Policy Watch that Uganda’s government is not paying unreasonably higher prices for it’s AstraZeneca vaccines, in comparison to other African countries – or Europe. “You cannot compare prices directly between countries because there are many factors to consider. […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
COVID-19 Vaccination of Ugandan Health Workers on Track – As Country Races To Meet Targets 19/03/2021 Esther Nakkazi KAMPALA – On 12 March, Samson Wamani, a doctor at Mukono General Hospital, received his COVID-19 vaccine under a tent placed outside the hospital as Uganda implements its plan to vaccinate half the population in the next year. As the government already had a database of its health workers registered, all Wamani had to do […] Continue reading -> Kenya Confirms Third Wave of COVID-19 12/03/2021 Esther Nakkazi Kenya has officially announced a third wave of the COVID-19 outbreak this week, while the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Africa region reported a “slight uptick in cases and an upward trend in 12 countries, including in Cote d’Ivoire, Ethiopia and Cameroon.” Dr Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Regional Director for Africa, during the weekly press conference said […] Continue reading -> Whereabouts of COVID-Denying Tanzanian President Unknown – Opposition Politician Says He Is Seriously Ill With Coronavirus 12/03/2021 Esther Nakkazi Rumours about the whereabouts of Tanzanian president John Magufuli, are intensifying as the leader who questioned the existence of the SARS-CoV2 virus was reportedly in intensive care with COVID-19 – somewhere in Nairobi or possibly now even in India. Magufuli has not been seen for almost two weeks, sparking widespread speculation about his health. His […] Continue reading -> Russian And Chinese Bilateral Vaccine Deals & Donations Outmaneuver Europe & United States 04/03/2021 Kerry Cullinan & Esther Nakkazi CAPE TOWN & KAMPALA – From Asia to the Americas, vaccines are fast becoming the new currency by which nations and geopolitical blocs wield influence and buy political favours – with more value than oil or bitcoin. But nowhere is this more apparent, perhaps, than in Africa, Latin America and south Asia, where both Russia […] Continue reading -> Tanzanian President Changes Position on COVID After Deaths and WHO Statement 26/02/2021 Esther Nakkazi The Medical Association of Tanzania (MAT) has started a massive awareness campaign on the prevention of COVID-19 following last Sunday’s admission by President John Magufuli and the Ministry of Health that the disease exists in the country. “We have started an advocacy strategy through the media and communities on prevention of COVID-19,” Dr. Elisha Osati, […] Continue reading -> Secrecy Surrounds the Start of Rwanda’s COVID-19 Vaccination Roll-out 19/02/2021 Esther Nakkazi Rwanda started vaccinating health workers against COVID-19 on Monday, but there is confusion about which vaccine it is using or where it has got it from. A local media report said that the Moderna vaccine was being used while the BBC reported that the Pfizer/ BioNtech vaccine was being used. Meanwhile, a source told Health […] Continue reading -> Uganda Defends Price Paid For AstraZeneca COVID19 Vaccine; New Study Suggests Vaccine Could Cut Transmission By Two-Thirds 03/02/2021 Esther Nakkazi KAMPALA, UGANDA – Responding to a swell of global criticism, a senior Ugandan health official told Health Policy Watch that Uganda’s government is not paying unreasonably higher prices for it’s AstraZeneca vaccines, in comparison to other African countries – or Europe. “You cannot compare prices directly between countries because there are many factors to consider. […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Kenya Confirms Third Wave of COVID-19 12/03/2021 Esther Nakkazi Kenya has officially announced a third wave of the COVID-19 outbreak this week, while the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Africa region reported a “slight uptick in cases and an upward trend in 12 countries, including in Cote d’Ivoire, Ethiopia and Cameroon.” Dr Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Regional Director for Africa, during the weekly press conference said […] Continue reading -> Whereabouts of COVID-Denying Tanzanian President Unknown – Opposition Politician Says He Is Seriously Ill With Coronavirus 12/03/2021 Esther Nakkazi Rumours about the whereabouts of Tanzanian president John Magufuli, are intensifying as the leader who questioned the existence of the SARS-CoV2 virus was reportedly in intensive care with COVID-19 – somewhere in Nairobi or possibly now even in India. Magufuli has not been seen for almost two weeks, sparking widespread speculation about his health. His […] Continue reading -> Russian And Chinese Bilateral Vaccine Deals & Donations Outmaneuver Europe & United States 04/03/2021 Kerry Cullinan & Esther Nakkazi CAPE TOWN & KAMPALA – From Asia to the Americas, vaccines are fast becoming the new currency by which nations and geopolitical blocs wield influence and buy political favours – with more value than oil or bitcoin. But nowhere is this more apparent, perhaps, than in Africa, Latin America and south Asia, where both Russia […] Continue reading -> Tanzanian President Changes Position on COVID After Deaths and WHO Statement 26/02/2021 Esther Nakkazi The Medical Association of Tanzania (MAT) has started a massive awareness campaign on the prevention of COVID-19 following last Sunday’s admission by President John Magufuli and the Ministry of Health that the disease exists in the country. “We have started an advocacy strategy through the media and communities on prevention of COVID-19,” Dr. Elisha Osati, […] Continue reading -> Secrecy Surrounds the Start of Rwanda’s COVID-19 Vaccination Roll-out 19/02/2021 Esther Nakkazi Rwanda started vaccinating health workers against COVID-19 on Monday, but there is confusion about which vaccine it is using or where it has got it from. A local media report said that the Moderna vaccine was being used while the BBC reported that the Pfizer/ BioNtech vaccine was being used. Meanwhile, a source told Health […] Continue reading -> Uganda Defends Price Paid For AstraZeneca COVID19 Vaccine; New Study Suggests Vaccine Could Cut Transmission By Two-Thirds 03/02/2021 Esther Nakkazi KAMPALA, UGANDA – Responding to a swell of global criticism, a senior Ugandan health official told Health Policy Watch that Uganda’s government is not paying unreasonably higher prices for it’s AstraZeneca vaccines, in comparison to other African countries – or Europe. “You cannot compare prices directly between countries because there are many factors to consider. […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Whereabouts of COVID-Denying Tanzanian President Unknown – Opposition Politician Says He Is Seriously Ill With Coronavirus 12/03/2021 Esther Nakkazi Rumours about the whereabouts of Tanzanian president John Magufuli, are intensifying as the leader who questioned the existence of the SARS-CoV2 virus was reportedly in intensive care with COVID-19 – somewhere in Nairobi or possibly now even in India. Magufuli has not been seen for almost two weeks, sparking widespread speculation about his health. His […] Continue reading -> Russian And Chinese Bilateral Vaccine Deals & Donations Outmaneuver Europe & United States 04/03/2021 Kerry Cullinan & Esther Nakkazi CAPE TOWN & KAMPALA – From Asia to the Americas, vaccines are fast becoming the new currency by which nations and geopolitical blocs wield influence and buy political favours – with more value than oil or bitcoin. But nowhere is this more apparent, perhaps, than in Africa, Latin America and south Asia, where both Russia […] Continue reading -> Tanzanian President Changes Position on COVID After Deaths and WHO Statement 26/02/2021 Esther Nakkazi The Medical Association of Tanzania (MAT) has started a massive awareness campaign on the prevention of COVID-19 following last Sunday’s admission by President John Magufuli and the Ministry of Health that the disease exists in the country. “We have started an advocacy strategy through the media and communities on prevention of COVID-19,” Dr. Elisha Osati, […] Continue reading -> Secrecy Surrounds the Start of Rwanda’s COVID-19 Vaccination Roll-out 19/02/2021 Esther Nakkazi Rwanda started vaccinating health workers against COVID-19 on Monday, but there is confusion about which vaccine it is using or where it has got it from. A local media report said that the Moderna vaccine was being used while the BBC reported that the Pfizer/ BioNtech vaccine was being used. Meanwhile, a source told Health […] Continue reading -> Uganda Defends Price Paid For AstraZeneca COVID19 Vaccine; New Study Suggests Vaccine Could Cut Transmission By Two-Thirds 03/02/2021 Esther Nakkazi KAMPALA, UGANDA – Responding to a swell of global criticism, a senior Ugandan health official told Health Policy Watch that Uganda’s government is not paying unreasonably higher prices for it’s AstraZeneca vaccines, in comparison to other African countries – or Europe. “You cannot compare prices directly between countries because there are many factors to consider. […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Russian And Chinese Bilateral Vaccine Deals & Donations Outmaneuver Europe & United States 04/03/2021 Kerry Cullinan & Esther Nakkazi CAPE TOWN & KAMPALA – From Asia to the Americas, vaccines are fast becoming the new currency by which nations and geopolitical blocs wield influence and buy political favours – with more value than oil or bitcoin. But nowhere is this more apparent, perhaps, than in Africa, Latin America and south Asia, where both Russia […] Continue reading -> Tanzanian President Changes Position on COVID After Deaths and WHO Statement 26/02/2021 Esther Nakkazi The Medical Association of Tanzania (MAT) has started a massive awareness campaign on the prevention of COVID-19 following last Sunday’s admission by President John Magufuli and the Ministry of Health that the disease exists in the country. “We have started an advocacy strategy through the media and communities on prevention of COVID-19,” Dr. Elisha Osati, […] Continue reading -> Secrecy Surrounds the Start of Rwanda’s COVID-19 Vaccination Roll-out 19/02/2021 Esther Nakkazi Rwanda started vaccinating health workers against COVID-19 on Monday, but there is confusion about which vaccine it is using or where it has got it from. A local media report said that the Moderna vaccine was being used while the BBC reported that the Pfizer/ BioNtech vaccine was being used. Meanwhile, a source told Health […] Continue reading -> Uganda Defends Price Paid For AstraZeneca COVID19 Vaccine; New Study Suggests Vaccine Could Cut Transmission By Two-Thirds 03/02/2021 Esther Nakkazi KAMPALA, UGANDA – Responding to a swell of global criticism, a senior Ugandan health official told Health Policy Watch that Uganda’s government is not paying unreasonably higher prices for it’s AstraZeneca vaccines, in comparison to other African countries – or Europe. “You cannot compare prices directly between countries because there are many factors to consider. […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Tanzanian President Changes Position on COVID After Deaths and WHO Statement 26/02/2021 Esther Nakkazi The Medical Association of Tanzania (MAT) has started a massive awareness campaign on the prevention of COVID-19 following last Sunday’s admission by President John Magufuli and the Ministry of Health that the disease exists in the country. “We have started an advocacy strategy through the media and communities on prevention of COVID-19,” Dr. Elisha Osati, […] Continue reading -> Secrecy Surrounds the Start of Rwanda’s COVID-19 Vaccination Roll-out 19/02/2021 Esther Nakkazi Rwanda started vaccinating health workers against COVID-19 on Monday, but there is confusion about which vaccine it is using or where it has got it from. A local media report said that the Moderna vaccine was being used while the BBC reported that the Pfizer/ BioNtech vaccine was being used. Meanwhile, a source told Health […] Continue reading -> Uganda Defends Price Paid For AstraZeneca COVID19 Vaccine; New Study Suggests Vaccine Could Cut Transmission By Two-Thirds 03/02/2021 Esther Nakkazi KAMPALA, UGANDA – Responding to a swell of global criticism, a senior Ugandan health official told Health Policy Watch that Uganda’s government is not paying unreasonably higher prices for it’s AstraZeneca vaccines, in comparison to other African countries – or Europe. “You cannot compare prices directly between countries because there are many factors to consider. […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Secrecy Surrounds the Start of Rwanda’s COVID-19 Vaccination Roll-out 19/02/2021 Esther Nakkazi Rwanda started vaccinating health workers against COVID-19 on Monday, but there is confusion about which vaccine it is using or where it has got it from. A local media report said that the Moderna vaccine was being used while the BBC reported that the Pfizer/ BioNtech vaccine was being used. Meanwhile, a source told Health […] Continue reading -> Uganda Defends Price Paid For AstraZeneca COVID19 Vaccine; New Study Suggests Vaccine Could Cut Transmission By Two-Thirds 03/02/2021 Esther Nakkazi KAMPALA, UGANDA – Responding to a swell of global criticism, a senior Ugandan health official told Health Policy Watch that Uganda’s government is not paying unreasonably higher prices for it’s AstraZeneca vaccines, in comparison to other African countries – or Europe. “You cannot compare prices directly between countries because there are many factors to consider. […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy
Uganda Defends Price Paid For AstraZeneca COVID19 Vaccine; New Study Suggests Vaccine Could Cut Transmission By Two-Thirds 03/02/2021 Esther Nakkazi KAMPALA, UGANDA – Responding to a swell of global criticism, a senior Ugandan health official told Health Policy Watch that Uganda’s government is not paying unreasonably higher prices for it’s AstraZeneca vaccines, in comparison to other African countries – or Europe. “You cannot compare prices directly between countries because there are many factors to consider. […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts