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    How to manage chemotherapy side effects at hime
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-05-18) Orem, Jackson
    Chemotherapy is one of the most widely used treatments for cancer. It works by targeting and destroying rapidly growing cancer cells. However, because it also affects some healthy cells in the body, patients often experience side effects that can range from mild discomfort to more serious complications.
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    Why your body refuses to lose weight
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-05-18) Mushoborozi, Tony
    For some people, weight loss is not just about diet and exercise. Experts say the body can adapt over time to defend a higher weight making shedding kilos slower, harder and more complex than many expect.
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    Nutritionists tip schools on healthy food routines
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-05-18) Katushabe, Sylvia
    Schools are encouraged to enrich maize porridge with milk or soya to improve nutrient intake among learners.
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    WHO declares ebola outbreak in Congo.
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-02-18) Daily Monitor
    The World Health Organisation (WHO) at weekend declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern, posing risks to neighbouring countries.
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    Kenya court scraps adolescent consensual sex laws.
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-05-22) Daily Monitor
    A Kenyan court ruled on Wednesday that sections of a law targeting sexual offences in the East African nation cannot apply to minors found to have had consensual intercourse, a decision that rights groups expect to set a precedent in how the country handles relationships among adolescents.
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    Why are my teeth sensitive after a cleaning?
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-05-18) Tentena, Lincoln
    A professional Tooth cleaning also called scaling and polishing removes plaque and tartar build up to keep your teeth and gums healthy. Although the procedure is usually quick and painless, it is common for some people to notice tooth sensitivity afterward in most cases this is normal and settles on it’s own with in a few days.
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    Why do I always feel sleepy after eating gonja?
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-05-18) Karuhanga, Dr
    I feel sleepy after eating gonja, but not after other foods. Could it be because i am overweight? Sula Aromakech
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    Dr Kezaabu warns on porn and damage at home
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-05-24) Batte, R Edgar
    Homewrecker. Mocked by some and dismissed by others, Dr Annette Kezaabu says pornography is no harmless pastime. From broken families and distorted relationships to addiction and revenge porn, the head of Uganda’s Anti-Pornography Committee argues that the real cost only becomes visible when the crisis reaches home.
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    Door-to-door blood donation boosts supply.
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-02-19) Masongole, Phoebe
    Hospitals in eastern Uganda are reporting fewer delays in accessing blood for emergency cases following the introduction of a door-to-door blood donation initiative by the Mbale Regional Blood Bank.
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    High fertility worsening mental illness – report.
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-02-20) Kannyange, Maria Jacinta
    The State of Uganda Population Report 2025 links high fertility to escalating unemployment levels.
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    Katanga's widow starts defence in murder case.
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-03-26) Wesaka, Anthony
    Ms Molly Katanga, the widow and prime suspect in the killing of Kampala businessman Henry Katanga, is expected to take the witness stand today to begin her defence against murder charges that carry a possible death penalty upon conviction.
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    What are salivary stones and what causes them?
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-03-23) Tentena, Lincoln
    Imagine sitting down to enjoy you favorite meal, perhaps a juicy piece of roasted chicken. Just as you take the first bite, a sharp pain shoots under your jaw.
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    Man stabbed to death in married woman's house.
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-03-26) Tumusiime, Benson
    A 30-year-old man has become another statistic in this year's homicide records after he was allegedly killed inside a married woman's bedroom.
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    Road crash deaths rise to 36 in only 2 months.
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-03-24) Tumusiime, Benson
    At least 36 people have lost their lives in a series of road crashes recorded countrywide within the last two months, raising, fresh concerns over road safety.
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    New US-Uganda health deal redefines aid flow.
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-02-19) Erem, Emmanuel
    The United States (US) government under the America First Health Strategy (AFHS), ended it's long standing partnership with Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) for health service delivery instead to direct engagement with the Government of Uganda.
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    10 dangerous myths Ugandans belive about asthma.
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-03-23) Salunkhe, Kanishka
    Uganda's asthma prevalence is estimated to be between six and 11 percent. However, very few individuals have a formal diagnosis, and even fewer receive consistent and appropriate treatment.
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    Doctors oppose plan to delay interns graduation.
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-03-04) Abet, Tonny
    Leaders of the Uganda Medical Association (UMA) and the Federation of Uganda Medical Interns (FUMI) have rejected the government's reported plan to delay the graduation of medical students until after they complete their one-year internship.
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    Nurse training school grapples with acute staff shortage, says principal.
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-03-04) Aluma, Clement
    Arua School of Comprehensive Nursing and Midwifery, the only public training institution for nurses in West Nile Sub-region, continues to grapple with a shortage of staff. The institution, founded in 1972, has more than 900 students.
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    Digital isolation and mental health.
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-03-06) Bagalaaliwo, M De'Semaline
    Networked isolation in Uganda modern social life in a youth-dominated country is shaped by constant visibility and platform-mediated interaction. Continuous connection does not automatically produce deeper social competence and what appears to be socialising often functions as networking: visibility, strategic contact and transactional positoning rather than sustained relational depth.
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    Why won't my diarrhoea stop even after taking antibiotics?
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-03-16) Dr. Karuhanga
    Diarrhoea is the passage of loose, watery stools more frequently than normal, usually occurring three or more times a day. While diarrhoea can be inconvenient and may lead to serious medical complications such as deficiencies if it persists for an extended period, it can also serve a short-term purpose by helping to expel germs or toxins from the body, promoting overall health.