KAMPALA: The Management of Kampala International University (KIU) and the university clinic supported by Kampala Capital City Authority(KCCA) are organizing a free Covid-19 vaccination exercise for staff and students slated for November 23-25, 2021 from 8:00am-4:30pm, at the university main campus in Kansanga, Kampala.
The vaccination exercise at the leading private university is intended to ensure that all university students and staff are vaccinated as per the presidential and Ministry of Health Covid-19 prevention directives and Standard Operating Procedures.
“Schools will only be re-opened after the high-risk groups and teachers are fully vaccinated. Institutions and universities can open November 1, while primary and secondary schools will reopen next year,” directed the President.
At the university clinic, staff members and students arriving for vaccination are required to present a national identity card or voting slip from the Electoral Commission or a copy of parents’ national IDs while internationals are obliged to present a passport or national identity card from their country of origin.
KIU Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Mouhammad Mpezamihigo said the vaccination exercise is to ensure that all university stakeholders are safe, healthy and strictly adhere to the Ministry of Health guidelines and university Standard Operating Procedures, as we aim for continuity of learning and completion of academic programs.
“Students and staff are hereby cautioned that anyone who violates these guidelines, will be subjected to the university administrative procedures, which may lead to serious consequences of a disciplinary nature and notification of government authorities,” he added.
Further guidance for universities and other tertiary institutions has been given by the National Council for Higher Education allowing for a staggered re-opening in order to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
Online studies at KIU are still ongoing for continuing students off campus as the university prepares for freshers’ orientation on November 22 and virtual graduation ceremony on November 20.