Schools to close by November 25, Government.
Government has directed schools to ensure early examinations for non-candidate classes , a move will see schools close early for third term holidays.
“Cabinet considered and approved a proposal from the Ministry of Health to reduce the third term by two weeks so as to decongest schools that are likely to increase vulnerability of children to Ebola infections. Closing schools earlier will reduce areas of concentration where children are in daily close contact with fellow children, teachers and other staff who could potentially spread the virus,” the State Minister for Primary Education, Dr.Moricu Kaducu told journalists on Tuesday at the Uganda Media Centre.
She explained that the move stemmed from a guidance by the Health Ministry as one of the ways to ensure they control the spread of E...
