Uganda: Lemon Prices Shoot Up in Western Uganda Thanks to Covid-19

Published 2020년 12월 13일

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In Kasese and Bunyangabu districts in western Uganda, there has been a significant increase in the demand and price of lemons due to local beliefs that the fruit can boost immunity against COVID-19. This belief has led to a surge in lemon purchases, resulting in scarcity and higher prices. A small lemon now costs between Shs 500 and Shs 1,000, compared to the previous price of Shs 500 for three to five lemons. The World Health Organization recommends facemasks, social distancing, handwashing, and surface sanitizing as effective preventive measures against COVID-19, while Uganda, with 27,071 confirmed cases, 220 deaths, and 9,744 recoveries as of December 12, continues to struggle with the pandemic.

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The demand and price of lemons have shot up across food markets in Kasese and Bunyangabu districts in western Uganda. With the belief by local residents that lemons boost their immunity against the coronavirus (COVID-19), more people are now including lemons on their groceries shopping list. In Kasese municipality, Shs 2,000 can buy between three and four small lemons. A piece of lemon costs Shs 500 and the case isn't any different in Rwimi town council in Bunyangabu district, which is already faced with the scarcity of lemons. Previously, Shs 500 would buy 3-5 lemons. Rose Kemigisha, a vendor outside Kasese main market, says the demand for lemon and ginger is now higher compared to May this year. She says most of her customers believe lemons and ginger offer natural protection against coronavirus. "Even right now, I'm just left with a few to sell, people are demanding for lemon like never before," Kemigisha said. Annet Masiika, a vendor in Mawa market in Nyamwamba division sells ...

Source: All Africa