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Don't cut funding to health, government told


Daily Monitor
Tuesday March 09 2021
Mothers wait for services at Okole Health Centre II in Kole District on June 16 last year. Experts warn that reducing the health budget will affect the vulnerable. PHOTO | BILL OKETCH
Summary
According to the World Bank, about 3.15 million additional Ugandans could fall into poverty, adding to the 8.7 million already living below the poverty line in 2017 if no mitigating measures are employed to address the adverse effects of the pandemic. As such, there is a need for comprehensive government interventions to support the poor and vulnerable households.
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Experts and activists have asked government not to cut budget funding for health and education sectors, saying it will worsen the conditions under which Ugandans live following the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.    ....

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