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    Death from poisoning
    (Daily Monitor, 2017-03-01) Onzivua, Sylvester
    At 9:21 PM on the night of November 22, 2006, Alexander Litvinenko died at the University college hospital in central London when his heart failed. He was a former officer of the Russian security services who had been given political asylum in the United Kingdom after fleeing his native country, Russia.
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    Senior doctor wants medics to teach health to learners
    (Daily Monitor, 2018-02-06) Tajuba, Paul
    A medical consultant has proposed that government starts a special programme under which health workers will help teachers to teach reproductive and general health knowledge to learners, a move he said will reduce the cost if health care in the country.
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    Busolwe General Hospital operating in dire condition
    (Daily Monitor, 2018-02-06) Kitunzi, Yahudu
    The facility has not got any major repair since it's establishment in 1970. What welcomes you upon arrival at the facility are rotten beds, dilapidated buildings and poor hygiene.
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    It's time to rethink quality emergency care
    (Daily Monitor, 2018-02-07) Mugisha, Ivan
    Mowzey Radio sustained a serious traumatic brain injury, with bystanders reporting, " i heard his head crack and saw his eyes in a coma."
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    Kadaga launches five-year campaign against child marriages
    (Daily Monitor, 2018-02-07) Kato, Joseph
    The speaker of parliament, Ms. Rebecca Kadaga has a launched a five year campaign against child marriages and teenage pregnancies in Uganda.
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    Mengo Hospital cleared over patients deaths
    (Daily Monitor, 2018-02-08) Namagembe, Lilian
    The investigations followed media reports that circulated indicating that at least 13 patients operated on during the one-week long neurosurgical camp at the hospital, including former Kyadondo South MP Issa Kikungwe passed on. The reports also indicated that the doctors were not qualified.
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    Nodding syndrome children die as care centre remains closed
    (Daily Monitor, 2018-02-09) Ocungi, Julius
    Two children who were suffering from nodding syndrome just a month after a care centre in Omoro district that catered for them was closed due to shortage of funds.
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    Abortion adverts have an impact on maternal health
    (Daily Monitor, 2018-02-10) Jjuuko, Dennis
    The city is awash with adverts for legal abortion without a clear indication of what is legal and what is not. This may have harmful impact on girls and women that need this service in unregulated environment, thereby ruining Uganda's maternal health, sexual and reproductive health record, together with the gender agenda.
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    I was infected with HIV but living on
    (Daily Monitor, 2018-03-01) Nakibuuka, Beatrice
    At 14, Grace Kyolaba, the first born and only girl in her family was defiled by a man whose face she says cannot recall clearly. One evening after school in November 2015, the primary seven pupil went to the market. That journey changed her life.
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    Mother sues Mulago hospital for wrongful death of her daughter
    (Daily Monitor, 2018-03-01) Ndagire, Betty
    Negligence. Doctors left a surgical chip in her abdomen.
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    Mother sues Mulago hospital for wrongful death of her daughter.
    (Daily Monitor, 2018-03-01) Ndagire, Betty
    A mother has filed civil suit charges against Mulago National Referral Hospital doctors over negligence in the controversial death of her 27-year- old
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    I was infected with HIV but living on.
    (Daily Monitor, 2018-03-01) Nakibuuka, Beatrice
    On my way back home, I sensed there was someone following me s i stopped to be sure who it was. A man grabbed me and covered my mouth with his hand.
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    Death from poison
    (Daily Monitor, 2018-03-01) Dr. Onzivua, Sylivester
    Litvinenko's illness was of sudden onset, three weeks earlier, on 1, November. On that day he had met with two former Russian security officers and also had lunch with an Italian. For several days after November 1, Litvinenko experienced severe abdominal pain, diarrhea and vomiting. At one point he could not walk without assistance and on 3 November, an ambulance was called and he was taken to Barnet General Hospital, London.
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    Govt to buy new drugs for sickle cell anaemia.
    (Daily Monitor, 2018-03-01) Ainebyoona, Emmanuel
    The Minister of health, Dr. Jane Aceng, has directed the National Drug Authority to register hydroxyurea as a treatment for sickle cell anaemia in a move to increase the drug's availability and accessibility. The drug that was developed to treat leukemia was also found to be effective in the management of sickle cell anaemia as it reduces occurrence of painful crises. It has been in use in US and Europe to manage sickle cell patients.
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    Keeping healthy while at campus
    (Daily Monitor, 2018-03-04) Nassanga, Phionah
    Life at campus is adventurous, it being the first time for many students to live or act independently. They get time to and space to make their own meals, choose what to eat and drink, such as chips, Pizza, burgers and alcohol. But creating a healthy lifestyle while at campus requires you to learn the consequences of your behavior on your healthy.
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    Medical tests all women must have.
    (Daily Monitor, 2018-03-05) Atangaza, B. Carolyne
    You have probably heard about the importance of regular pap smear, physical and dental checkups. However, there are more more important medical tests every woman should get that can help you understand your body matter as well as protect your self in the future,
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    The Nutritional value of ginger
    (Daily Monitor, 2018-03-05) Batte, R Edgar
    Every time charlotte kiluteka has been asked about her secret to weight loss, she has told friends that it is a combination of working out and religiously taking three cups of warm water. In the morning, every afternoon and before bed, I take a cup of warm or hot water with ginger. And to add a little flavour, I put some mint leaves and nothing more. No sugar, she explains.
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    How to take care of your foreskin:
    (Daily Monitor, 2018-03-05) Batte, R Edgar
    The foreskin is a flap of skin that covers the head of the penis and attaches at the base of the head. Baby boys are born with the foreskin fully attached to their penis, but it gradually loosens as they age. By the time boys reach puberty, the foreskin can usually be retracted down to the base of the glans with ease.
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    Airtel Uganda conducts free health camp in Arua.
    (Daily Monitor, 2018-03-06) Airtel Uganda
    Last month, Airtel Uganda continued its efforts to boost socio-economic development in North west Uganda by holding a health camp attracted residents of Arua district and surrounding communities who move long distances to receive free health care services.
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    Older women rushing to abort- specialist
    (Daily Monitor, 2018-03-07) Wesaka, Anthony
    Several women above 40years are increasingly accessing abortion services in the country, a senior gynaecolgist has revealed. Dr charles Kiggundu from Mulago National Referral Hospital said the trend has taken the medical profession by surprise since it is usually the teenage pregnancies that are commonly terminated.