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22 March 2020---Two (2) new coronavirus cases were identified today, bringing the total to nineteen (19).
• A Rwandan man, 32, who arrived from Dubai, UAE, on 19 March 2020.
• A Rwandan man, 34, who arrived from Dubai, UAE, on 20 March 2020.

All patients remain under treatment in stable condition, isolated from other patients. The tracing of all contacts has been conducted for further management.

15 March 2020--Four additional CoVID_19 cases were identified through positive tests today, bringing the confirmed total to five.
A 34-years-old Rwandan man who arrived from South Sudan on 6 March 2020.
His brother, a 36-years-old Rwandan who arrived from Fiji via USA and Qatar on 8 March 2020.
A 30-years-old Rwandan man in Kigali with no recent travel history.
A 22-years-old man with Ugandan nationality who arrived in Rwanda from London on 15 March 2020.

20 March 2020 — Six (6) new CoVID_19 cases were identified today, bringing the confirmed total to seventeen(17).
•    A French woman, 30, whose domestic partner was previously confirmed positive, along with their son, aged 10 months.
•    A Rwandan man, 32, who arrived from Dubai, UAE, on 19 March 2020. His symptoms were detected by airport screening upon arrival and he was then tested. 
•    A Swedish man,26, who arrived from Sweden on 3 March 2020 and reported symptoms on 18 March 2020.

Maiduguri, 21 March 2020 - “The vulnerability of population in Borno state coupled with the confirmation of outbreaks of COVID-19 in other parts of Nigeria, has necessitated the setting up of a special task force to step up and expand the spectrum of prevention and control activities in the state,” says Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, the  Governor of Borno State. 

Maiduguri, 21 March, 2020 - Following concerted partners’ response, led by the World Health Organization, the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Salihu Kwayabura has declared an end of Lassa fever outbreak in Borno State. The current outbreak, which was the second in almost five decades, was isolated from a 30-year old man from Garba Buzu settlement in Maiduguri Metropolitan Council on 23 January 2020. 

As the on-going Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic continues to develop, WHO is committed to provide accessible evidence based resources and information.  Below are links to some of WHO Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) resources and information.  

As the Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19) spreads to low-income countries including Uganda, health authorities have intensified prevention measures that have been lauded by donors and the general public. There is no confirmed case in the country so far, but the measures in place are evidence of a country that knows too-well, the social and economic consequences of disease outbreaks with epidemic potential.

Disease outbreaks not new to Uganda

Abuja- March 16, 2020 - “No child or individual should be without access to life-saving vaccines and primary health care services,” says Professor Yemi Osinbajo, the Vice President of Federal Republic of Nigeria.