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Gov’t asked to evacuate Acholi paramount chief from London

Kitgum, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | The Acholi Parliamentary Group, an umbrella body that brings together parliamentarians from Acholi sub region, has asked the government to evacuate the Acholi Paramount Chief David Onen Acana II who is stuck in London. Rwot Acana traveled to London in March for personal business but …

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Ministry to engage recovered patients in awareness drive

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  The Ministry of Health will engage Ugandans who have recovered from COVID-19 to sensitize Ugandans on the dangers of the virus as well as share guidance on how to avoid the infection. According to health minister Jane Ruth Aceng, the recovered patients hold a key message …

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Riek Machar will not be evacuated, still in Juba

    Juba, South Sudan | AFP | Press secretary James Gatdet Dak has denied reports that South Sudan’s first vice president, the former rebel leader Riek Machar, has been evacuated to the UK for treatment for COVID-19. “They (Machar and wife) are currently in their residence in Juba where they …

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Entebbe hospital recieves PPE to manage COVID-19 cases

Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Entebbe Regional Referral Hospital has received personal protective equipment (PPE) and other items to manage suspects and confirmed cases of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The items were donated by Light For the World, a Non-Governmental Organization that focuses on helping persons with disabilities living …

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