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FOWODE worried relief cash could cause violence against women

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Forum for Women in Democracy-FOWODE, a non-governmental organization that promotes the participation of women in leadership is concerned that the Covid-19 relief funds could lead to more violence against women. Speaking to Uganda Radio Network about a report dubbed, ‘Budgeting for Peace’, that the …

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Mental distress worsens during Covid-19 second wave

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The mental distress in the country is worse compared to the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Hafisa Lukwata, the Head of the Mental Health division in Ministry of Health has revealed. Mental and psychosocial distress is evidently affecting COVID-19 patients, caregivers and medical …

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MPs donate PPEs to Mubende regional referral hospital

Mubende, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mubende Regional Referral Hospital has received Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) from the area legislators worth Shillings 20 million to help them in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. The PPEs handed over to the hospital director, Dr. Alex Andema on Tuesday included face shields, surgical …

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WHO recommends new drugs for COVID-19 treatment

Interleukin-6 receptor blockers join corticosteroids on list of effective treatments for severe coronavirus. Geneva, Switzerland | Xinhua | The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday recommended interleukin-6 receptor blockers for people with severe COVID-19, urging the producers to join efforts to rapidly increase the access to the drugs. The WHO said …

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