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Uganda: Government takes important decision for children’s health

Uganda: Government takes important decision for children's health

Ugandan health authorities announced the start of vaccination of children against covid-19 from Monday, in order to curb the spread of the pandemic in the country. “Only children aged between 12 and 17 today will get their jabs,” the health ministry said. Mr Emmanuel Ainebyoona, the spokesperson of the Health …

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Uganda: Covid-19 vaccination no longer free

Uganda: Covid-19 vaccination no longer free

Uganda’s Health Minister, Dr Jane Ruth Aceng authorized private hospitals to charge 20,000 shillings (€6) to people wishing to be vaccinated against Covid-19 as an overhead for vaccines. While announcing collaboration with private health facilities in Kampala, Dr Aceng said the government is now allowing all private facilities to start …

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