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AVIATION NEWS | Airspace Africa | Over the past year, the aviation industry has witnessed a drastic reduction of the active global airline fleet as a result of a dramatic decline in demand as well as the accelerated closure of airlines around the world. In the wake of the pandemic, many who …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Health Experts have cautioned individuals with a severe history of allergic reactions to keep away from the ongoing COVID-19 vaccination. Uganda has so far acquired 940,000 doses of AstraZeneca vaccines through the COVAX facility, a WHO initiative to ensure equal access to vaccines by all …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The Minister of Health Jane Ruth Aceng has said that the Ministry is yet to receive funds for the covid-19 vaccine.  Although Parliament passed 18.3 billion shillings for the procurement of the AstraZeneca Vaccines from the Serum Institute of India last month, the Health Ministry …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | With a year of school closures and the current ban on reopening of nursery and other pre-primary schools, Uganda is looking at the possibility of having close to four million children fighting for space in Primary One. The scary scenario has already been observed by …

Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | Kenyan opposition political heavyweight Raila Odinga.76, has tested positive for COVID-19 and is now quarantined at Nairobi Hospital, that is in the news for many reasons. The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader said in a statement Thursday that Covid-19 is real. “I wish to use …

Sembabule, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Sembabule district has received 3,520 doses of Covid-19 vaccine. According to Justine Nanyonjo, the Sembabule district Covid-19 vaccination coordinator, they have identified 10 sites in the district where vaccination will be conducted. She says that vaccination will take place at Lwemiyaga health centre III and …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Health experts have warned people who are getting vaccinated against COVID-19 not to lose the fight saying they can be incubating vessels for more severe variant strains. Dr Monica Musenero, an epidemiologist says that data from elsewhere is showing them that the mutants that these …

Violent Covid-19 patients broke doors, shower heads, cistern covers and disconnected flush valves and destroyed sockets in the hospital Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The management of Entebbe Regional Referral Hospital is assessing the cost of damages caused by violent patients and suspects of coronavirus plus constant disinfection of its …

Kyotera, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Covid-19 vaccination of health workers in Kyotera, Rakai, Lwengo and Lyantonde districts has been postponed due to delayed delivery of the vaccines. On Wednesday, dozens of health workers arrived at their respective district hospitals and health centre IIIs and IVs to have the vaccine. …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A new report of the Auditor General has revealed financial indiscipline in relation to the utilization of 311 billion Shillings disbursed to Ministries, Departments, Agencies (MDAs) and districts for Covid-19 interventions. Auditor General John Muwanga presented his report for financial year 2019/2020 to Speaker Rebecca …