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Evicted Lake Albert fishermen stranded

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More than 200 fishermen who were evicted from landing sites on the shores of Lake Albert remain stranded as the COVID-19 restrictions continue. The fishermen and their families were evicted on Thursday from Songagagi and Nana landing sites in Kigorobya and Buseraku sub-counties, Hoima …

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80 million children risk being exposed to measles, pneumonia

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | 80 million children in the world could face the risk of suffering from measles, diphtheria and pneumonia. In a joint statement, the World Health Organization, the United Nations International Children’s Fund-UNICEF and GAVI, the Vaccine Alliance, note that as many as 80 million children …

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Sex workers register for evacuation from Gulu as lockdown bites

Gulu, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  At least 40 commercial sex workers have asked to be evacuated to their districts of origin after failing to sustain themselves in Gulu during the ongoing lockdown. A rapid assessment conducted by the Special Interest Group Sub-Committee of the District Task Force documented up 528 …

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Gov’t asked to evacuate Acholi paramount chief from London

Kitgum, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | The Acholi Parliamentary Group, an umbrella body that brings together parliamentarians from Acholi sub region, has asked the government to evacuate the Acholi Paramount Chief David Onen Acana II who is stuck in London. Rwot Acana traveled to London in March for personal business but …

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Ministry to engage recovered patients in awareness drive

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  The Ministry of Health will engage Ugandans who have recovered from COVID-19 to sensitize Ugandans on the dangers of the virus as well as share guidance on how to avoid the infection. According to health minister Jane Ruth Aceng, the recovered patients hold a key message …

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