Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Finance Ministry has tabled a proposal to borrow 1.7 trillion shillings , (449.8) million dollars to mitigate the effect of the coronavirus (COVID -19) pandemic which has slowed down the economy. The proposal was presented today during plenary by the Minister of Finance …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Health Minister Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng said considering that a number of people picked from the community have tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID -19), they have resolved that samples be collected from suspects wherever they are. Delivering an update on the COVID …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kabale district health authorities are considering recalling all junior health workers on leave to boost manpower in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. Reports from Kabale district health department show that the operations of the district COVID-19 taskforce are being hampered by inadequate manpower. …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The US Embassy in Uganda in it’s latest health alert has told its citizens that a plane set to evacuate them from Uganda departs on Friday, 3rd April, 2020. The embassy resolved to exit their willing citizens who are able to pay for their …
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Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kitgum District Coronavirus Task force Committee has budgeted for 1.48 billion shillings to tackle the spread of coronavirus disease. This comes as the district is battling to streamline its operation amidst limited funds through the taskforce committee formed to fight covid19 Pandemic. Martin Jacan Gwokto, …
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Paris, France | AFP | As the world battles the coronavirus pandemic, the main question for most is simply: “When will it end?”. But other, troubling questions are starting to be asked of governments. Why did Western governments not predict the risk of an epidemic in their territories after the novel …
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Tripoli, Libya | AFP | While the world is gripped by the coronavirus pandemic, war-shattered Libya marks one year Saturday of its latest bloody conflict that is plunging it ever deeper into chaos. Russia, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates and others have fuelled the fighting in the oil-rich but poverty-stricken North …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Access to health care services has become a nightmare to several city residents because of the ongoing lock down. On Wednesday last week, president, Yoweri Museveni banned public transport as a control measure against the spread of the coronavirus following the confirmation several cases …
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Montreal, Canada | AFP | Some countries have banned alcohol, others say liquor shops are essential services, and one top official even suggested a tipple after another long day trapped at home can be a necessary restorative. The debate around alcohol and the coronavirus pandemic touches on issues of health, the …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has issued a notice suspending operation of Kisanjja Section in Kalerwe Market for failure to abide by government guidelines in the wake of Coronavirus (COVID -19). According to a statement issued Wednesday, the suspension has been prompted by overcrowding in …
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