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Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has tested negative for COVID-19 after 11 days of battling the virus.

In a statement on Sunday, Museveni said that he had initially ignored the symptoms of the virus, but after developing a runny nose, he decided to get tested. The results came back positive.

Museveni said that he was then examined by a doctor, who found that he had very low levels of vitamin D and vitamin B12. These conditions, Museveni said, predisposed him to a more severe case of COVID-19.

“Unbelievable! My vitamin D levels were very low, my vitamin B12 were very low etc. Imagine the President of Uganda is malnourished to the detriment of his life,” Museveni said.

Museveni said that he immediately started taking vitamins and that his condition soon improved. He also received the COVID-19 vaccine and a booster shot.

“I immediately started taking the vitamins and soon that front was robust. Then we had the immunization and boosters,” Museveni said.

Museveni said that he is grateful to God for his recovery and that he urges all Ugandans to get vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19.

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has tested positive for COVID-19, the Ministry of Health announced on Friday.

Museveni, 77, said he had been feeling unwell for a few days and had taken a COVID-19 test, which came back positive. He said he was isolating at his home in Nakasero and was receiving treatment.

“I have been very cautious with corona but recently I had to stop using face masks because they were giving me adverse reactions in the eyes and throat,” Museveni said in a tweet. “Therefore, I have secluded myself at Nakasero and have given the Prime Minister, Robinah Nabanjja, responsibility for today and tomorrow (Heroes’ Day in Luwero).”

Museveni said he had been experiencing mild symptoms, including a fever and a cough. He said he was confident that he would make a full recovery.

“Remember when I had vocal problems twice during the election? It is a component of the allergy. Thus, I have received the second forced leave in the 53 years since we began the battle against Idi Amin. Another occasion was when I had sinus issues and had to be inactive for a few days at Mweya,” he said.

Museveni is the first sitting African head of state to test positive for COVID-19. He is also the oldest person to test positive for the virus.

The announcement of Museveni’s diagnosis comes as Uganda is experiencing a surge in COVID-19 cases. The country has reported over 100,000 cases and over 3,000 deaths since the pandemic began.

Museveni’s diagnosis has raised concerns about the spread of the virus in Uganda. However, the government has said that it is taking steps to contain the virus, including increasing testing and contact tracing.

Museveni has been in power for over 35 years and is Africa’s longest-serving president. He is widely expected to run for re-election in 2026.

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has defied calls to repeal an anti-LGBTQ law he signed this week. The law, which was passed by the Ugandan parliament in December, imposes a life sentence on anyone convicted of “aggravated homosexuality.”

In a statement, Museveni said that the law was “a done deal” and that “no one will change our action.” He also warned that Uganda was “ready for war” if the international community continued to pressure the country to repeal the law.

The law has been met with widespread criticism from Western nations and human rights groups. US President Joe Biden called the law “an appalling violation of human rights for all” and said that the US was considering sanctions against Uganda. The European Union and the head of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, have also condemned the law.

Museveni, who has been in power for 35 years, has a history of making anti-LGBTQ statements. In 2014, he said that LGBTQ people should be “burned alive.”

The new law has sparked fears of a crackdown on LGBTQ people in Uganda. Human rights groups have warned that the law could lead to violence and discrimination against LGBTQ people.

It remains to be seen how the international community will respond to Museveni’s defiance. The US and the EU have said that they are considering sanctions against Uganda, but it is unclear if they will follow through on these threats.

The situation in Uganda is a reminder of the challenges facing LGBTQ people around the world. Despite progress in some countries, there are still many places where LGBTQ people are persecuted and discriminated against.