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Why Africa must protect immigrant children from harm

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Children in Uganda and generally the IGAD region are disproportionately affected by migration due to their vulnerability to violence, abuse and exploitation. The situation is usually exacerbated by the high level of voluntary and forced migration says Emnet Berhanu, IGAD Migrant Protection Specialist, IGAD …

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Amudat leaders concerned over disabled children excluded from schools

Amudat, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Local leaders in Amudat District have raised concerns over the continued discrimination faced by children with disabilities in schools. According to the leaders, children living with disabilities are often denied education due to a lack of accessible school infrastructure and appropriate learning materials. Additionally, some …

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New study reveals high levels of vaccine wastage in Uganda

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Findings of a new study by researchers at Makerere University School of Public Health shows high levels of vaccine wastage in both rural and urban health facilities in Uganda. The research was conducted in Mukono and Kalungu districts where the scientists assessed wastage rates …

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6 children dead after eating suspected poisonous mushroom

Kotido, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least six children have been confirmed dead, and several others hospitalized after allegedly consuming suspected poisonous mushrooms in Naputir Village, Loletio Sub County, Kotido District. The victims, mostly aged between three and eight years, are believed to have eaten wild mushrooms while unsupervised. …

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War shatters hopes, dreams of Sudanese children

Khartoum, South Sudan | Xinhua | Thirteen-year-old Muayad Kamel weaves through the central market in southern Khartoum, clutching a small plastic box filled with rosaries, tissues, and masaweek — teeth-cleaning twigs. Each step reflects a burden far too heavy for someone his age. The market, centered around a once-bustling bus …

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Namugongo security team reunites pilgrims with lost phones, children

Wakiso, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | By 11 a.m. this morning, the security team at the Namugongo Catholic Martyrs’ Shrines had recovered 11 mobile phones misplaced by pilgrims, according to Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Achilles Atwebembere, the Kira Division Police Community Liaison Officer. Atwebembere said many pilgrims forget their …

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Karamoja battling surge in severe malnutrition in children

Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Authorities at Moroto Regional Referral Hospital have raised concern over a surge in cases o severe acute malnutrition among children across the Karamoja sub-region. According to a hospital report, severe acute malnutrition has increased by 12.5% in the last 10 months. The hospital has treated …

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