Agago, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Three children in Agago district are nursing injuries they sustained in an explosion from an ordnance they were playing with. The incident happened on Tuesday at around 2pm in Admii village, Alwee parish, Agengo sub county. The sub county LC III chairperson, Simon Oromakecha identifies …
Read More »Omoro leaders recommend compulsory pregnancy test for P7 girls
Omoro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Omoro District authorities have recommended mandatory pregnancy tests for primary seven candidates following the resumption of their classes after six months of closure. The decision stems from the reported surge in the number of teenage pregnancies attributed to the prolonged lockdown imposed by the Government …
Read More »Families of nodding syndrome patients appeal for food aid
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Families affected by nodding syndrome in Omoro District are appealing for food relief from the government. The appeal was made by parents with children suffering from Nodding disease in 22 villages across the parishes of Lamola, Binya, Palaro and Lukwor. They argue that they are …
Read More »Lanenober health centre III resumes operations
Omoro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Lanenober Health Centre in Lakwana Sub County in Omoro district has resumed operations a week after it was closed. The facility which serves over 500 people was closed after eleven of its health workers were quarantined after coming into contact with a suspected coronavirus patient. …
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