Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Health has said that all individuals intending to travel out of the country should pay for a covid-19 testing. The certificates for the travellers must also indicate travel as the intended purpose of the test. In a press statement issued on Monday …
Read More »CSOs advocate for non-conviction based asset recovery policy
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Anti- Graft Civil Society Organizations have advised the government to adopt a non-conviction based asset recovery regime to recover state funds lost through corruption and embezzlement. Non-conviction based Asset Recovery is a procedure that provides for the seizure and forfeiture of stolen assets without the …
Read More »Kalangala hotels maintain price cuts despite increase of local tourists
Kalangala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | It is good tidings for Ugandan holiday makers as providers of accommodation, meals and recreational services continue to charge lower fees despite growing number of local tourists flocking Kalangala district. The growing number of tourists is attributed to MV Kalangala and Entebbe International Airport that …
Read More »Lancet laboratories struck off list of COVID-19 testing laboratories
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Health has struck off Lancet Laboratories on the list of approved covid-19 testing facilities. The laboratory was one of the first privately accredited laboratories that were carrying out testing at 344,900 Shillings. Many Ugandans viewed the fee as exorbitant compared to government’s …
Read More »Byabakama’s scientific election
Why it is wrong to use public health emergencies for political gain Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | The Electoral Commission is facing a big test to build public confidence over alleged failure to take charge of the electoral process as several presidential aspirants constantly face harassment in the hands …
Read More »Reopening of Masaka mental unit halted over increasing Covid-19 cases
Kyotera, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The re-opening of the Mental Health Unit to patients at Masaka Regional Referral Hospital has been delayed following the increasing number of covid-19 cases. In May, Masaka Regional Referral gazetted the mental ward to serve as the treatment unit. The more than 200 patients who …
Read More »G20 Riyadh Summit reaffirms spirit of cooperation: Saudi king
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | XINHUA | The Group of 20 (G20) Saudi Arabia’s Presidency said on Sunday the G20 Riyadh Summit reaffirmed the spirit of cooperation, which has always been the cornerstone of the G20 successes. Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud stressed in his closing remarks at the …
Read More »WHO urges greater COVID-19 vigilance in Africa as holidays near
Large group gatherings and mobility have been identified as risk factors for increasing the spread of COVID-19 | THE INDEPENDENT | With the end of year approaching and many African families planning get-togethers, the World Health Organization (WHO) is urging countries to be on high alert for a possible surge …
Read More »U.S. equities post mixed weekly results amid soaring COVID-19 cases
New York, US | Xinhua | U.S. equities posted mixed results in the week as Wall Street was worried that the country’s soaring COVID-19 infections could cast a shadow on its economic recovery. For the week ending Friday, the Dow declined 0.7 percent, and the S&P 500 fell 0.8 percent, while …
Read More »Uganda records highest COVID-19 single day deaths
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda has recorded it’s highest number of COVID-19 deaths in a single day, after 10 deaths were reported on Friday by the ministry of health. This brings the number of recorded deaths in the country to 168 since July 2020 when the country registered its …
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