It has been called a year of the virus. Yes, it is the year of the coronavirus. For the first time, the word novel is not associated with something special or innovative. Unless of course, the virus as a result of human creation or something they ‘innovated’ somewhere in the lab. Otherwise, this new virus that humanity has never seen or experienced should be simply called a new virus. It is better that way. The new coronavirus is spreading like bush fire. Thus far, about 4 billion people of the word’s population are under lockdown. It is in very few…
Uganda in total lockdown as covid19 scare heightens
KAMPALA 30th March 2020, President Y. K. Museveni announced new #covid19 prevention measures which are in effect a total lockdown of the country. The President said with regret that some people had disobeyed some of the earlier measures for example returnees from some high-risk countries for #covid19 were escaping from quarantine, even when it was mandatory. And, the ones in self-quarantine were also escaping, like the Chinese that was arrested on the Congo border with Uganda. List of RDCs in case you need permission to transport a patient to hospital in your private car Due to this, the President said,…
Coronavirus cases now at 33 in Uganda, expected to raise…
The covid19 pandemic continues to escalate globally, except for China, which has reported having contained the virus. In Uganda, as of today 30th, March 2020, the reported coronavirus cases have increased to 33. No death has been reported yet, which is very good news. The public is encouraged to be extra careful and follow government directives and personal hygiene. The president has announced that he will be making an address to the nation to give an update on the state of the #covid19 in Uganda. Usually, the president has made addresses when new cases have been noted. We hope the…
Leadership in the era of #covid19
They say great leaders emerge during a period of crisis. And you do not need a title to become a leader. All you need are the challenges of the times which you embrace and find novel solutions to address them. A solution that is most effective at solving the problem at the cheapest costs, the more novel and innovative it is. The #covid19 pandemic is a leadership test of our time: who will stand taller and lead the world out of this pandemic? This is not the time for pointing fingers. It is a time for global collaboration to find…
Uganda’s #covid19 cases raises to 30
Kampala 28th March 2020: Total number of confirmed #covid19 cases raises to 30. This trend is worrying. As of March, 02nd 2020, the government reported zero cases. Today, 28th March 2020, we have 30 reported covid cases in the country. Considering the state of the pandemic in other countries, Uganda is still doing great. But we cannot relax. You are all advised to follow the government’s directives to stay at home. And to be extremely careful when you move out. According to the Press Release by the Ministry of Health on 27th March 2020, four new cases tested positive for…
#covid19 – always Give Clear Safety Instructions
During these times, people need clear instructions. As the old saying goes, Clear succinct instructions to help people avoid mistakes, which could be costly. We know effective communication is not easy. The communicator is responsible to get the right and accurate message across. As they say, “if people do not understand and fail to query it, perhaps because they are worried you will blame them, then that is also your [the communicators’] fault because you should make sure things are clear and encourage people to ask if necessary. If you are in a position to ask people regardless of any…
