Kasaija told the MPs that there are two solutions to the COVID-19 vaccine which include locally manufacturing vaccines, and sourcing for vaccines for all Ugandans.
Residents neighbouring the channel say KCCA promised it would compensate them for their land. However few people were compensated and the others were asked to vacate on grounds that they had settled in a wetland.
The team will be led by world 800m champion Halima Nakaayi. Her trainingpartner Winnie Nanyondo who took part in the last edition of the summer games that took place in Brazil, is one of the few athletes who will participate in a double, competing in the 800M and 1500M races.
Opitti Omina, a health worker in the Busia district, says that he has attended to more than 20 patients with skin ailments. He explains that it is a rare genetic skin disorder, which has become so common among children and adults.
A local business man identified as Bosco Ocan organized the event to appreciate his clients by giving back the revelers of his bar, and the winner would be rewarded with local potent gin locally referred to as Guu.
Paul Omer, the Soroti City East Division Chairperson says the process of identification of beneficiaries of COVID-19 funds raises suspicions. He says that the neediest people may be left out of the relief since the process was not comprehensive.
Last month, the demand for oxygen in the hospital was high, leading to a breakdown of the oxygen plant. At maximum, the plant would produce up to 30 cylinders of oxygen in a day.
Even after borrowing one billion dollars from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Uganda will continue borrowing. IMF Uganda Country Representative Izabela Karpowicz tells URN that Uganda still has a financing deficit of another one billion dollars; about 3.5 trillion Uganda shilling at the current exchange rate.
Lawrence Alioni, the Chairperson of Rhino camp health center IV Management Committee, says that they have one block for the general ward that was initially partitioned to separate male patients from females.
The Health Ministry donated the missing ambulance valued at Shillings 300milion to Arua Regional Referral Hospital last year. The driver parked the ambulance in the hospital yard and left the keys behind.
Morris Tukei, a clinical psychologist at International Hospital Kampala notes that it is important for people to do whatever is in their control like following the government regulations to avoid complications.
The Resident District Commissioner, Geoffrey Osborn Ocheng, who also doubles as Amuru District COVID- 19 Taskforce Chairperson, told URN this morning that they gave the medical workers four days to take the jab, which has elapsed today.
The suspects are Robert Obia, Joshua Ogwal, Keren Ayugi, Better Amongi and Jaspher Oloro all from Abwongdani Village. Others are Jimmy Okoi from Atimnadi Village, Jimmy Odongo and Wilfred Nyero all from Baronger Village,Abwong parish, Abongomola Sub County.
According to Silverbacks coach, Geroge Galanopoulos, Wainwright brings positive energy to the team, as he is a connector, a natural leader and someone that the players look up to.
The survivors who underwent home-based care management and later tested negative for the virus say they continue facing segregation, rejection and isolation from the communities.
John Rex Achila, the Busia Resident District Commissioner-RDC also chairman of the task force says that they receive more than 20 to 30 people each day seeking assistance
According to Kirabira, Seruga approached her secretary on Wednesday seeking permission to see her. She explains that the secretary asked Seruga why he wants to meet the RDC. In his response, Seruga claimed that he had come to deliver a document to the RDC.
Beatrice Ayikoru, the Chief de mission Uganda Olympic Committee has confirmed to Uganda Radio Network that the team has resumed normal training following the recovery of the two positive cases.
Sam Nyakua, the Mayor Arua City wondered about the criteria used to determine the number of COVID-19 relief beneficiaries.
He demanded that the current figures for Ayivu Division be included.
