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Former Lira mayor succumbs to COVID-19

Lira, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  The former Mayor of Lira Municipality, Peter Owiny Guduzu has succumbed to Coronavirus disease-COVID-19. Owiny died at Mulago National Referral Hospital on Sunday where he had been admitted with general body weakness and other complications.   The deceased’s family and the acting Lira District Health …

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Visually impaired persons shun white cane

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |   Persons with visual impairments in the country do not like using white canes, according to officials from the Uganda National Association of the Blind. The revelation was made on Wednesday during celebrations to commemorate the National White Cane that took place in Kampala. The …

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