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Amuru, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kilak South County Member of Parliament, Gilbert Olanya has pledged to provide Shillings 3.2 million weekly basis to fight the coronavirus pandemic in his constituency. Olanya told URN this morning that he will provide Shillings 2.2 each week for the purchase of hand …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government has bowed to pressure from fishermen and relaxed the directive issued suspending all fishing activities on Lake Albert following the outbreak of coronavirus in the country. Last week the District Security Committee in Hoima and Kikuube districts suspended all fishing activities on …

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Prices of medical supplies and essential commodities have skyrocketed in Gulu town as the country continues to battle the deadly coronavirus pandemic, triggering outrage among residents. Over the past few days, hundreds of shoppers have been flocking pharmacies, drug shops and markets to stock …

Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Patients are deserting Mbale Regional Referral Hospital over increased fear of the coronavirus . Beds have become vacant as patients are sneaking out of the hospital as the number of Ugandans with the virus continues to grow. Uganda now stands at 33 cases of …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Civil Society Budget Advisory Group-CSBAG is calling upon the government to reallocate part of the quarter four (Q4) funds for the 2019/2020 financial year to cover COVID-19 response plans. According to CSBAG, over 200 billion Shillings which were allocated for luxurious activities like …

Geneva, Switzerland | THE INDEPENDENT |  With the COVID-19 pandemic already affecting 47 Gavi-supported countries, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance has already taken new steps to help strengthen the preparedness of health systems in lower-income countries with the full support of its Board. Gavi will also be working closely with WHO, …

Mpigi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kampala Catholic Archdiocese is seeking clarity on the COVID-19 prayer guidelines citing confusion and double standards applied by various law enforcement agencies. The call comes barely hours after the arrest of Rev Fr Deogratius Kiibi Kateregga from St. Joseph parish in Mpigi town on …

Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | South Sudanese refugees continue entering Uganda despite the closure of the country`s borders. President, Yoweri Museveni announced the closure of Uganda’s borders last week to contain the spread of the Corona virus alias COVID19. The State Minister for Refugees and Disaster Preparedness, Musa Ecweru …

Uganda COVID-19 🔸 March 29 – 3 new cases – TOTAL 33 🔹 March 28 – 7 new cases – TOTAL 30 🔸 March 27 – 5 new cases – TOTAL 23 🔹 March 26 – 4 new cases – TOTAL 18 🔸 March 25 – 5 new cases – …

Gulu, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  The Leader of Opposition in Parliament (LOP), Betty Aol Ocan has faulted security personnel for using excessive powers in implementing directives on the suspension of public transport and closure of business premises.   For 14 days, all forms of public transport are banned, according to a …