The ministry of education and sports has called for collaboration from all stakeholders to prevent further outbreaks of Covid-19 in learning institutions.
This comes as schools reopen today across the country following closure due to the covid-19 pandemic.
The state minister for primary education Dr Joyce Kaducu says the ministry is also determined to put in place a surveillance system in learning institutions which will help in early detection and reporting of cases.
She says the system will capture daily reporting data collected from schools.
Dr Kaducu is hopeful that with support from all stakeholders, learners will be safe.
Meanwhile, head teachers have been advised to put more emphasis on the health of the students as schools reopen.
Basil Bataringaya the Member of Parliament Kashari south said that there is a need for the schools to be strict and observant in case of any outbreak of covid19 in the school.
He also appeals to transport operators to follow the standard operating procedures to stop the spread of covid 19 in the school going children.
