Tag Archives: Uganda Virus Research Institute

Aids: 20 Ugandans who made a difference

December 2, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

by Shifa Mwesigye In 1982, Prof Nelson Ssewankambo was a young researcher studying a strange disease at Kasensero fishing village, Rakai. Together with Prof David Serwadda and other scientists, they later confirmed the cause of the ailment to be HIV, … read more »

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WHO declares Uganda Ebola free

September 4, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has confirmed that there are no new cases of Ebola haemorrhagic fever reported in Kibaale district, Uganda, since 3 August 2012, indicating that the outbreak is coming to an end. A total of 24 probable … read more »

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