Unmasking political COVID-19 face coverings in Uganda
Anguyo, I.
(4 August 2020)
Unmasking political COVID-19 face coverings in Uganda.
Africa at LSE.
Ahead of elections in 2021, the Ugandan government has manipulated its COVID-19 public health response for political gain. As face mask wearing has become increasingly encouraged, government leaders, opposition parties and citizens have recognised the potential of masks for political messaging and defiance. Is this a dangerous politicising of public health or a worthy form of expression in an otherwise oppressive political climate?
| Item Type | Blog post |
|---|---|
| Copyright holders | © 2020 The Author |
| Departments | LSE |
| Date Deposited | 04 Sep 2020 |
| URI | https://researchonline.lse.ac.uk/id/eprint/106309 |