The Minister of Health Dr Ruth Jane Aceng together with Makerere University scientists will Saturday address the nation and explain in detail the genesis of the error in Coronavirus results which came from the University’s laboratory.
President Yoweri Museveni on Thursday while speaking during the budget reading event, accused Makerere University laboratory that is doing coronavirus testing of faking test results.
Mr Museveni said the incorrect results from Makerere lab could have been caused by work overload.
“Some of the 679 confirmed cases were classified as positive when they are not by a laboratory in Makerere because they were careless. Apparently there were a few people working there and probably got tired,” he said.
Speaking to Makerere expert Dr Misaki Wayengera, the scientist behind the invention of COVID-19 testing kit which the university lab uses, said that the matter will be addressed on Saturday morning. He therefore asked us to be patient and wait for facts.
Similarly, Minister of Health Ruth Aceng had told this website that she would expound on the issue on Saturday as she makes a comprehensive address on the Coronavirus.
As of today Uganda has registered 787 COVID-19 cases.