Uganda President Museveni to receive global award for Covid-19 fight
Uganda's president, Yoweri Museveni, is set to be recognised internationally for his "leadership and dedication" during the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
The announcement was made by Abbey Walusimbi, the senior presidential advisor on diaspora affairs, who highlighted that the accolades are intended to acknowledge Uganda's exemplary management of pandemics on the African continent.
“The President will be awarded at a global platform to acknowledge his distinguished leadership, and dedication in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic, and to recognise the significant role he played to lead Ugandans –that required high-level visionary [leadership] and decision,” Mr Walusimbi said in Kampala on Friday, June 21.
The conference is scheduled to be presented during the First International Post-COVID Conference, which will take place in Toronto, Canada, in July.
According to the Monitor, President Museveni during the pandemic frequently engaged with scientists and addressed the nation, keeping citizens informed about the progress in combating the virus and the control measures being taken.
His government's approach included a structured lockdown, curfew, and restrictions on mass gatherings, which, despite their impact on livelihoods and the education system, were deemed necessary to prevent the spread of the virus.
The first international post-pandemic conference is organised by Livelihood Development Initiatives International (LDII) Canada, in partnership with the Canadian government, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), the African Union 6th Region Global, the World Health Organisation (WHO), Continental Investments LLC-Vietnam, and the United Nations.
