Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Experts are worried about a looming stock out of medical morphine, an opioid approved for use in Uganda among people experiencing dilapidating pain as a result of conditions such as HIV, Tuberculosis and Cancer. Morphine production was suspended last week. The sole maker of …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandans paid less for food and non-alcoholic drinks like juices and soda in March compared to what was paid in February. This is according to the Uganda Bureau of Statics (UBOS) has said. UBOS’ consumer price index (CPI) for March 2020, which captures what …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda has extended the deadline for submitting competitive bids for the second licensing round for oil exploration after the coronavirus disrupted the oil industry and therefore submissions. In a notice sent out today, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral development said companies intending to …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Easter holiday is one of the famous Christian traditions. It brings together families, relatives and friends to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. This year’s Easter will fall on April 12, 2020. Unlike the previous Easter celebrations, there are limited options to observe …
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Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Locals in rural and urban communities in Kitgum district are worried that the outbreak of coronavirus in the country and its resultant negative effects on the economy may see them into abject poverty. Their fears have been compounded by stringent directives by the government …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mbale Regional Blood Bank has started a door-to-door campaign to request good samaritans to donate blood because of shortage. The regional blood bank has been struggling to collect blood since the closure of schools on March 18, 2020. The blood bank only collects up …
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Koboko, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Eleven refugees from South Sudan are stranded in Kuluba reception centre in Koboko district after a ban on public and private transport. The refugees were moved from Goboro collection centre after being cleared by the Office of the Prime Minister on March 26, 2020. …
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Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Eight Soroti Municipal officials who have been under self-isolation in Soroti municipality have evaded the COVID-19 clearance test. The officials had traveled to Sweden for official duties and returned around mid- March. After testing negative at Entebbe International Airport, they were advised to remain …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Wakiso police shot and injured a defiant motor cyclist in Kisimbiri trading centre. The Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson, Patrick Onyango only identifies the injured Boda boda rider is 30-year-old Vincent. According to Onyango, the rider was shot in the buttocks on Tuesday night during …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Taxi operators are feeling the pinch following the ban on public transport as part of the measure against the spread of the coronavirus. President Yoweri Museveni banned public transport for 14 days on March 26th, 2020 to regulate the movement of people. Unlike their …
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