London, UK | Xinhua | The work plan of the World Health Organization (WHO) on the second phase of investigation into the origins of COVID-19 is politicized and lacks a spirit of cooperation, a spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in Britain said on Sunday. Responding to the question of why China …
Read More »The curious case of MP Muhammad Ssegirinya
The Kawempe North MP opened a small hospital during the second wave of covid19 and has donated food and other items to support constituents beaten by the 42-day lockdown Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | “You don’t have to be rich to give. Giving comes from the heart.” Mohammed Ssegirinya, …
Read More »Uganda, Tanzania jointly enforcing border COVID-19 directives
Mutukula, Tanzania | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda and Tanzania have resolved to jointly handle cross border operations to combat Coronavirus Disease (COVID19). They have also tightened restrictions on cross-border movements. According to Kenneth Byaruhanga, the Senior Immigration Officer in Charge of Mutukula Border post, the two neighbouring countries are uniformly enforcing …
Read More »Arcades, Kikuubo to take time before being re-opened
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Arcades, shopping malls and the Kikuubo trading area are to open at least after a week , the minister of Kampala Hajati Minsa Kabanda has announced. Speaking to reporters at the Uganda Media Centre in Kampala, Kabanda who was flanked by the Minister of …
Read More »DRC COVID-19 cases near 50,000 as Delta variant spreads
Kinshasa, DRC | XINHUA | The number of COVID-19 cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is heading toward 50,000 as the Delta variant and oxygen supply shortage pose more challenges. Out of 1,797 samples tested on Thursday, the DRC recorded 143 new confirmed cases, announced on Friday …
Read More »Why Museveni relaxed lock-down measures
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | President Yoweri Museveni has said his decision lift many lockdown measures was based on the advice and modelling by the Uganda Planning Authority (NPA). In his address to the nation Friday night, he said NPA predicted that if the country fully opens …
Read More »Museveni relaxes Uganda lockdown measures
🔴 Measures ✳ Curfew stays 7pm to 5am ✳ Schools remain closed ✳ Boda Bodas can carry 1 + cargo to 6pm ✳ Bars remain closed ✳ Salons open ✳ Restaurants to remain open ✳ Kikuubo open for wholesale, except corridors ✳ Mall open ✳ Burials not more than 20 …
Read More »Only 0.9 percent of population in low-income countries vaccinated
Less than two percent of global vaccines have been administered in Africa Beijing, China | Xinhua | Only 0.9 percent of the population in low-income countries has received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, according to a report on global COVID-19 vaccines. Released by the Boao Forum for Asia …
Read More »Gulu hospital demanding UGX 509M Covid-19 arrears
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Gulu Regional Referral Hospital is demanding from the government 509.9 million shillings in arrears accrued from the treatment of Covid-19 and management. Part of the arrears were meant for risk allowances of clinicians, nurses, surveillance teams, hygienists, laboratory technicians, psycho-social counsellors and surveillance team attached …
Read More »Biden requires all U.S. federal workers to get vaccinated or abide by strict protocols
Washington, U.S. | Xinhua | U.S. President Joe Biden announced Thursday that all workers hired by the U.S. federal government are required either to prove that they have been vaccinated against COVID-19, or to submit to a series of vigorous safety protocols. Unvaccinated people dying from COVID-19 is “an American tragedy,” …
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