Uganda rabies cases 2020 ● Total cases reported 13,392 (average 99 cases per week) ● Total deaths 266. Select district figures Kampala -763 Moroto -487 Masindi -415 Ntungamo -442 Mbarara -464 Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries(MAAIF) in conjunction with the Uganda Veterinary …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a bid to secure the health and safety of its employees and the communities at large, SafeBoda has announced a vaccination drive for all members of its community and beyond in line with government guidelines, it said on Sept.24. The vaccination program, in partnership with …
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Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More than 4,000 people in Lira district will be compensated for lost cattle during the conflict in the Lango region. The beneficiaries are drawn from all sub-counties in Lira district and the two divisions of Lira city. According to a list released by the Attorney General, …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government has given South Sudan a one-month ultimatum to waive visa fees for Ugandan nationals seeking to enter the country. This follows Uganda’s decision to waive visa fees for South Sudanese entering Uganda which will take effect on October 1. Speaking to the media, the …
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Fraud cases have been unearthed in the Covid-19 vaccination campaign Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A 45-year-old man has been denied a Covid-19 vaccination stamp after he failed to pay 20,000 Shillings. On 22 April, Francis Uzabakiriho, a security guard at Kampala Junior Academy received his first COVID-19 jab when a team …
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MPs have denounced the high costs of data and voice bundles Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Members of Parliament have tasked government to prevail over telecommunication companies that are charging exorbitantly for services which is affecting communications countrywide. The MPs voiced their concerns on Thursday following a presentation on the state of …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Sex workers are demanding for better jobs amidst the Covid-19 pandemic restrictions. The sex workers say due to the restricted public gatherings and closed bars, they are struggling to survive. Tiffany Namirembe has been surviving on sex work for the last five years, after she was …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda is scheduled to participate in the Expo 2020 Dubai that has been organized under the auspices of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Government and the Bureau International des Expositions. According to the State Minister for Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, Harriet Ntabazi, Uganda intends to promote …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Roads Authority-UNRA says the Nakiwogo-Buwaya ferry will not work on September 25-26, in order to undergo mandatory maintenance. UNRA says the exercise aims at enhancing the ferry’s service reliability and safety. In its absence, the agency advises the public to travel by road …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Lorry drivers and motorcyclists in Mukono municipality have rejected payment of daily street parking fees demanding for a gazetted park to at least pay monthly charges for the parking space. The municipality introduced charges for all vehicles and motorcycles parking alongside the streets of Central and …
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