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    How to save a knocked-out tooth.
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-03-09) Tentena, Lincoln
    A fall on a wet floor, a collision during a foot-ball game, or even a playground accident can sometimes result in a tooth being completely knocked-out. Dentists call this an avulsed tooth, and it is considered a dental emergency. The good news is that quick and correct action at home can significantly increase the chances of saving the tooth.
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    More good days, together : call to take mental health seriously.
    (New Vision, 2026-05-28) Oloya, Charlotte
    This May, the Global Mental Health Awareness Month theme invites a question that sounds simple and turns out to be quietly profound: What does a good day look like - for you, and for the community?
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    Kiryandongo tackles nutrition crisis.
    (New Vision, 2026-05-23) Kiva, Nelson
    When 19-year-old Jovia Kawembe arrived at a community nutrition outreach in Kiryandongo Refugee settlement, she carried more than her baby on her back. She carried the anxiety shared by many young mothers living in one of Uganda's largest refugee hosting districts about how to keep a child healthy amid hunger, poverty and shrinking humanitarian support.
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    Thailand mandates 21-day ebola quarantine for DRC, Uganda arrivals.
    (New Vision, 2026-05-27) New Vision
    Thailand yesterday imposed a 21-day quarantine order for people travelling from or having transited through the DR Congo or Uganda, where the deadly Ebola is surging.
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    Dread, denial at heart of DRC ebola outbreak.
    (New Vision, 2026-05-28) New Vision
    Unlike other residents of Mongbwalu, a town at the heart of eastern DR Congo's latest devasting Ebola outbreak, Laureine Sakiya believes that the blood-letting virus exists after seeing some of her neighbours die.
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    Health workers get accused of misusing donated equipment.
    (New Vision, 2026-05-27) Ocakacon, Johnisani
    Residents of Angarura Sub-county in Pader district have accused health workers at Angarura Health Centre III (HCIII) of misusing and allegedly causing disappearance of medical equipment donated by development partners for better healthcare services.
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    Who warns of 'catastrophic collision' of ebola war in DRC.
    (New Vision, 2026-05-29) New Vision
    Insecurity in the DR Congo is making it hard to contain the outbreak. WHO said the case fatality rate was under 25%, much lower than in other recent outbreaks.
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    Uganda's struggle with late-stage disease.
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-03-09) Orem, Jackson
    According to the Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI), several factors contribute to the high burden of oncologic emergencies in Uganda, with late diagnosis being among the most significant. Many patients seek medical care only when symptoms have become severe, often after tumors have grown large or spread to vital organs.
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    Dirty tanks, deadly water : why cleaning matters.
    (New Vision, 2026-05-30) Nsubuga, Umar
    Dr Hassan Mayanja says unclean water tanks pose a serious health risk, Tanks left unattended for long periods accumulate sediments, algae and dangerous bacteria such as E. Coli and Salmonella. "These micro-organisms contaminate drinking water and expose families to illnesses such as Typhoid, Cholera, diarrhoea and dysentery, " he explains.
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    FIJI grapples with soaring HIV cases.
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-05-06) New Vision
    As evening falls in Fiji's capital, a steady stream of people approaches a makeshift clinic that is a first line of defence against one of the world's fastest-growing HIV epidemics. In the South Pacific nation a popular tourist destination of just under a million people there were over 2,000 new HIV cases recorded last year, a 26 percent increase from 2024.
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    Death is inevitable, so why choose it early?
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-04-30) Mwesigye, Sylvia
    Last Thursday, it rained cats and dogs here in Kampala. Most roads were flooded and jammed. For most residents, both those with cars and those without, that was merely and irritation. But as we were consumed by trying to survive the recent fuel price hikes, a 56-year old British Woman was being assisted to die in a Swiss clinic.
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    Heart attack : spotting danger before it strikes.
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-03-10) Namagembe, Sylvia
    According to the 2023 Ministry of Health report, Uganda is facing a rising burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), with 27 percent of deaths attributed to chronic cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and cancer.
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    The illusion of immunity : Uganda's exposure to global oil shocks.
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-03-10) Namukaya, Sandra
    The oil crisis has reinforced a harsh reality: supply diversification is no longer a policy preference; it is a fiscal imperative. As long as our energy strategy remains anchored to imported fossil fuels, we will remain exposed to shocks thousands of miles away.
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    Shs600m ward gives hope to fistula patients in Lango.
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-03-09) Oketch, Bill
    The government has commissioned a shs600 million gynaecology and fistula ward at Lira regional referral hospital in a move aimed at improving maternal health services and restoring dignity to women suffering from childbirth-related complications.
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    Who is really treating you? the truth about illegal clinics.
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-03-09) Okwera, Geofrey Oyet
    Unlicensed clinics and drug shops are operating across Uganda, selling unauthorised medicine and offering risky procedure. Authorities are cracking down, but patients continue to face serious health dangers from fake doctors and substandard care.
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    Schools given one week to enforce ebola SOPs
    (New Vision, 2026-05-28) Mulondo, Lawrence
    By Monday, all schools across Uganda must fully implement all Ebola standard operating procedures (SOPs), the Education ministry has ordered.
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    Is the person treating you really a dentist?
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-04-20) Ssemugabi, Abdul-Nasser
    Confusion over dental roles, weak regulation and blurred professional boundaries in Uganda's oral health sector are exposing patients to pain, costly procedures and potential harm.
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    Understanding obesity among children.
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-03-10) Nakibuuka, Beatrice
    Obesity happens when a person has too much body fat for their age and height. Doctors check this using a measurement called Body Mass Index (BMI). For children, BMI is compared with growth charts to see whether their wight is healthy.
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    The high price children pay for untreated ear infections.
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-03-03) Nakibuuka, Beatrice
    Hearing loss in Uganda is a silent crisis affecting thousands of children. For many families, the first warning signs appear when a child delays speech, does not respond to their name, or struggles to follow lessons at school. By the time these signs are noticed, precious opportunities for early intervention may have already passed.
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    Visually impaired Mazzi's 20 years of inspiring PWDs.
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-03-09) Nabukenya, Noeline
    For more than two decades, Ms. Deborah Mazzi , the Wakiso District female councilor representing People living With Disabilities (PWDS), has been a beacon of hope and transformation for thousands. Beyond politics, she serves as the vice president of the Uganda Paralympic Committee, and is a passionate human rights defender, tirelessly advocating for inclusion and empowerment.