When buying a car you need to test drive it. Do not just look at the interior and exterior then select the car you want | THE INDEPENDENT | Tired of taking the bus, walking to various venues and it is now time to buy a car. Before you buy a …
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A study shows that 52% of the African children were iron deficient | THE INDEPENDENT | A deficiency of iron for normal body function is the most common nutritional disorder in the world. Iron deficiency is the main cause of anaemia and is associated with poor brain development and long-term …
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Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Districts in Bugisu sub region are still ill prepared to combat the corona virus pandemic, URN has learnt. Bugisu sub region is comprises of among other districts Mbale, Manafwa, Sironko, Bulambuli, Bunambutye and Namisindwa. However, Health Officers from these districts say they are yet to …
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Wakiso, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Wakiso District Corona Taskforce is overwhelmed with distress calls about suspected corona virus victims because of increased tension about the pandemic. Most of the reported cases are of people who have just returned from the Middle East countries. Several reports have been registered from …
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Paris, France | AFP | From a mother unable to smell her baby’s nappy to a lawmaker who suddenly could not taste food, some coronavirus patients have described a loss of olfactory senses — and experts say this might be a new way to detect the virus. Ear, nose and throat …
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Kamwenge, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | One person has been isolated at Rukunyu hospital in Kamwenge district after he presented with symptoms similar to those of the Coronavirus pandemic. The suspected case is a resident of Bihanga Sub County. He developed chest pains, cough, fever and a running nose after returning from …
Read More »Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Medical interns at Mbale Regional Referral Hospital have laid down their tools because what they call negligence of management for their lives. The interns are demanding for protective gears like masks, sanitizers and overalls among other things, which they say are essential in handling suspected …
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Washington, United States | AFP | US President Donald Trump on Monday said antimalarial drugs that are under investigation to treat the new coronavirus could be a “gift from God” despite scientists warning against the dangers of overhyping unproven medicines. Trump announced last week his administration was working to dramatically expand …
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▶ Timeline of Uganda response to #COVID19 #CoronaVirus ✳ Jan 20 – Screening starts of all passengers arriving at Entebbe Airport ✳ Jan 30 – The WHO declares COVID-19 outbreak a public health emergency ✳ Jan 31 – Ministry of Health officials meet Chinese Amb Zheng Zhu Qiang ✳ Feb …
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▶ Timeline of Uganda response to #COVID19 #CoronaVirus ✳ Jan 20 – Screening starts of all passengers arriving at Entebbe Airport ✳ Jan 30 – The WHO declares COVID-19 outbreak a public health emergency ✳ Jan 31 – Ministry of Health officials meet Chinese Amb Zheng Zhu Qiang ✳ Feb …
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