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    Locals at epicentre of DRC ebola outbreak storm hospital.
    (New Vision, 2026-05-26) New Vision
    Locals at the epicentre of the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo attacked the town hospital overnight, demanding the body of a from the virus, officials said yesterday. Mongbwalu, a large town in the unstable northeastern province of Ituri,
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    Rakai farms back to life after HIV storm.
    (New Vision, 2017-11-28) Kakembo, Titus; Kato, Joshua
    After the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Rakai district, farm activities came to a halt. The survivors were too young to cultivate the gardens and pests, diseases and the effects of climate change did not spare the area. Worse still, the 1978-79 liberation war had had a toll on the district too.
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    Ebola outbreak spreads to M23- held South Kivu.
    (New Vision, 2026-05-22) New Vision
    An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has spread to a part of eastern South Kivu province under the control of the M23 militia, the group's spokesman said on Thursday, heightening fears of the deadly disease's growing spread.
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    Striking doctors to get Novemeber salaries.
    (New Vision, 2017-11-19) New vision
    The executive director of Mulago National Referral Hospital, Dr Baterana Byarugaba, has said all doctors and intern medical students will be paid their November salaries despite the ongoing strike.
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    Uterus was removed without my consent- Kampala woman.
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-04-10) Namagembe, Sylvia
    Nalubega claims she became uneasy in the operating theatre after noticing what she believed were intern doctors preparing without my supervision.
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    Gen Zs lead anti-FGM efforts.
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-04-22) Nakirigya, Shabibah
    Youth in Bukwo District are determined to rewrite their community’s future. For decades, Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) persisted among communities in eastern Uganda, deeply rooted in tradition and reinforced by social expectations.
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    'I have lived with diabetes since six'
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-04-20) Nakibuuka, Beatrice
    Diagnosed with diabetes at seven, Jemimah Chelogoi’s life shifted to daily insulin, strict routines and constant monitoring, revealing the resilience it takes to grow up with diabetes.
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    Life as a teenager with autism.
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-04-27) Nakibuuka, Beatrice
    April is widely recognised as Autism Awareness Month. For years, much of the conversation has focused on young children, what autism is, how it presents, and how early intervention can help. But those children are growing up. They are becoming teenagers and young adults, navigating a complex stage of life that blends identity, independence, and social expectations.
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    Men told to support HIV prevention programmes.
    (Daily Monitor, 2017-12-01) Karungi, Zuurah
    While launching the five-point plan to end HIV/Aids in Uganda by 2030, president Museveni called upon men to go for voluntary blood testing. His advice followed numerous complaints from women that many men continue to shun anti- HIV/Aids campaigns.
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    HIV infections reduce but hurdles remain.
    (Daily Monitor, 2017-12-01) Karungi, Zuurah
    Despite the interventions by both the government and other stakeholder to fight HIV/Aids, many people continue getting inflected on a daily basis. Statistics from Uganda AIDS commission (UAC) indicate that an estimated 1.4 million people are living with HIV/Aids,
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    Importing Cuban doctors is okay, but we must build our own system.
    (Daily Monitor, 2017-12-22) Byanyima, Winnie
    I have great memories of the role that Cuban doctors played in rebuilding our healthcare system after the 1981-86 'Bush war'. At the peak of the HIV/Aids pandemic, left many hospitals, clinics and schools destroyed, Cuban doctors came to our rescue.
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    Dangerous belly fat you cannot see.
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-04-20) Mushoborozi, Tony
    Visceral fat, hidden deep around your organs, can silently increase your risk of serious conditions such as diabetes and heart disease. The good news is that with regular exercise, better eating, quality sleep, and stress control, it is one of the easiest types of fat to reduce.
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    Community hospital offers free health care.
    (New Vision, 2017-11-19) Kyotalengerire, Agnes
    A healthy care facility, which offers free services and diagnosis for the community in and around Maganjo and Nabweru in Wakiso, is today launching a new three-storeyed building that will take the services to another level.
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    Akware needs skin treatment.
    (New Vision, 2017-11-28) Odeke, Faustine
    A desperate mother of five is seeking help from good Samaritans to raise funds for treatment of her daughter's rare skin disease.
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    You are eating more sugar than you think.
    (New Vision, 2026-05-04) Galukande, Moses
    Sugar is everywhere- your morning tea, that "healthy" breakfast cereal, the juice you give your children, the bread on your table, even in foods you wouldn't suspect. It tastes good, it comforts, it celebrates. So, why all the concern? Why do doctors, nutritionists and public health experts keep warning about it?
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    Ending obstetric fistula, restoring dignity for every woman and girl in Uganda.
    (New Vision, 2026-05-25) Engilbertsdotir, Hildigunnur; Blokhus, Kristine
    The International Day to End Obstetric Fistula, which falls on May 23, calls on all of us to protect, restore and deliver on the rights and dignity of woman and girls by ensuring continued access to lifesaving Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) and maternal health services.
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    Strengthen midwives' leadership to fix Uganda's health system.
    (New Vision, 2026-05-05) Elima, James Justice
    Let's draw our attention to the World Health Assembly Resolution 74:15: strengthening nursing and midwifery: investments in education, jobs, leadership and service delivery. The resolution strongly urges member states to consider appointing heads of nurses and midwives in senior leadership in order to strengthen senior leadership roles.
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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.