Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister of State for Primary Health Care, Joyce Moriku Kaducu has accused management of Jinja regional referral hospital for failing to enforce the COVID-19 presidential directives. While inspecting the hospital’s isolation centre on Sunday, Kaducu said that security personnel have failed to limit …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There is a drastic decline in milk prices across Kampala with a litre now going for as low as 1,000 Shillings down from 2,000 Shillings before the lockdown. Sharon Murekatete, the proprietor of New Diary in Bwaise buys milk from Mbarara, Nakasongola, Goma and …
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Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Lack of food is hindering adherence to Anti-Retroviral treatment by HIV positive people at Kahendero fish landing site, Kasese district. Skipping or abandoning treatment affects the reduction of the viral load and protection of the immune system. Gladys Komugisha an HIV positive mother who …
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Masindi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Health officials in Masindi district are busy trying to trace for over 2,300 people believed to have come into close contact with a 29-year-old police detective attached to Masindi Central police station who tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19) last Saturday. The police officer …
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Bunyoro Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The lack of personal protection equipment for health workers in Bunyoro region has triggered panic and discomfort among leaders are residents. They argue that in the absence of garments to protect health care workers, many of them are exposed to hazards that put them …
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Berlin, Germany | AFP | Traditionalist former Pope Benedict XVI accuses opponents of wanting to “silence” him while attacking gay marriage in vehement terms in a new authorised biography published Monday in Germany. The 93-year-old, whose original name is Joseph Ratzinger, claims in “Benedict XVI – A Life” that he has …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Analysis of last year’s crime report released by Uganda Police indicates places in Kampala described as dangerous to live in due to the high crime rate. Crime records of last year as presented by director Criminal Investigations, Grace Akullo show places such as Katwe, …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Scientists are concerned that the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Uganda will increase after the lockdown is lifted. The scientists who are part of the national task force say that is it inevitable for the number of confirmed cases to rise when the …
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London, United Kingdom | AFP | Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba is using the coronavirus lockdown to step up his return to fitness after an injury-plagued season. Pogba had made just eight appearances for United this season before the health crisis forced the suspension of the Premier League in March. The French World Cup winner …
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Hong Kong, China | AFP | Stock markets suffered steep losses Monday, tracking a selloff in New York after Donald Trump sparked fears of a renewed trade war with China over its role in the coronavirus pandemic. Claims by the US president and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo that the disease …
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