Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On May 28, 2021, Irene Nakasiita, the Public Relations Manager of the Uganda Red Cross Society tested positive for COVID-19. She was admitted to Jinja Regional Referral Hospital on the same day since her lungs were filling up with fluid. Nakasiita describes her stay at …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Khisa Isaac | The Coca-Cola Foundation (TCCF) handed over a substantial financial donation to the Uganda Red Cross Society as a contribution towards Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) activities that will be implemented in high traffic areas and other activities relating to coronavirus pandemic. The Shs 186milion …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Families have now been allowed to bury their loved ones that succumb to COVID-19. The government had initially taken up the burial arrangements, to guarantee safe and dignified burials, commonly used when dealing with highly infectious diseases. Guidelines earlier issued by the health ministry …
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Mukono, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mukono Covid-19 taskforce has warned politicians against being involved in the distribution of relief food. The task force argues that the distribution exercise should be carried out by Local Defense Unit-LDU officers, army and members from the Red Cross society. This follows reports that …
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