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No COVID-19 tests on learners as schools re-open

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  As government prepares to re-open schools in the country starting with candidate classes later this month, the health ministry has said it will not be carrying out mandatory testing for all learners before they restart school. This comes after government said that all finalists at …

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Kenyan national champion Chelangat set for Ostrava meeting

    Kampala, Uganda | XINHUA |   Kenya’s Sheila Chelangat is set for her first competition at the Ostrava Golden Continental Tour on Tuesday after starting the season with a commanding victory at the national cross country championships in February before COVID-19 halted her dreams. Chelangat, 22, announced her arrival …

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Scientist stranded with innovation despite presidential nod

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  The directive by President Yoweri Museveni to several institutions to guide bio-technologist Robert Mijumbi refine his idea of a COVID-19 cure has only created him anxiety and unnecessary suspense, the young scientist told Uganda Radio Network in an interview.  Mijumbi who was arrested in April …

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Cost of COVID-19 tests

How cheaper pooled testing increase access in Ghana, Rwanda | THE INDEPENDENT | The COVID-19 pandemic tends to conceal other important health issues. One of these is the global target for reducing HIV infections and increasing access to treatment. Progress is well under way. In 2019, 67% of those living …

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Kalangala quarantine center closed over lack of funds

Kalangala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kalangala district taskforce has temporarily closed the quarantine centre at Bishop Dunstan Memorial Secondary School due to lack of funds. In April, the district received 165 million shillings to intensify anti-COVID-19 campaigns to facilitate surveillance, coordination and also establish isolation centres. The Kalangala LCV chairperson, …

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