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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Health is bothered about the few schools that are reporting COVID-19 surveillance figures, two weeks after the reopening of schools across the country. According to data from the health ministry, only 775 schools (approximately 2.5 per cent) out of an estimated 30,519 …

Social Distancing Forcing Schools to Reduce Learning Time Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A section of school administrators in Jinja district have resolved to increase the time allocated to learners during both break and lunchtime to promote social distancing at the different eating points. They argue that learners normally crowd …

Washington, U.S. | Xinhua | While U.S. President Joe Biden has vowed to keep businesses and schools open, some experts wonder if that’s possible given the high infectious nature of Omicron and the lack of adequate measures to combat it, The Guardian said in a recent report. “The economy cannot stay …

Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The low turn up of learners in many schools in Kasese district has been attributed to the resurgence of new Covid-19 infections. Administrators argue that parents are trying to avoid paying schools fees until their convinced of their children’s safety. In some of the schools …

Sheema, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parents of Kyeihara Integrated Primary School in Kasana Sub County Sheema district, have expressed concern about the poor state of the school. The school was founded by the church in 1982 and was taken over by the government in 2003. Benon Natwijuka the headteacher …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parents stormed New Crest Junior at Kibedi Day and Boarding Primary School in Kawempe Division on Saturday demanding to meet their children following a fire outbreak that gutted the girl’s dormitory. The Parents started arriving at the school on foot, with Boda Boda motorcycles and …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Deputy Police Spokesperson, Kampala Metropolitan Luke Owoyesigyire has confirmed that they are investigating a fire outbreak at New Crest Junior at Kibedi Day and Boarding Primary School in Kawempe Division Kampala City, where four children have been confirmed dead. It is alleged that the …

Amuru, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Twenty community primary schools in Apaa township bordering Amuru and Adjumani districts have failed to reopen. The schools are; Real Foundation, Apaa, Ocuu, Lolayi, Coro, Mulila, Alony, Labongo Lworo, St John Bosco, St Kizito Luru, Juka, Akee, Hope Academy, Gazi Nile, Oyanga, Punu Dyang, Jesus …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Several schools across the country have created safe spaces for learners who conceived during COVID-19 lockdown. The spaces are used mainly for those who have to breastfeed babies, while at the same time attending classes. This follows reports that thousands of teenagers became pregnant over …

UK, Ireland and UNICEF support COVID-19 fight in schools | THE INDEPENDENT | As schools in Uganda reopen after a prolonged period, the UK and Ireland have partnered with UNICEF to support two key activities which aim to support safe and sustainable reopening. The focus will be on school-based surveillance …