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Latrine crisis hits Lwengo schools, learners at risk

LWENGO, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Hundreds of learners and teachers in Lwengo District are at risk of contracting hygiene-related diseases due to a worsening latrine crisis in many government-aided schools. The crisis is particularly pronounced in government primary schools. Of the 134 government primary schools in the district, only 26% …

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ARUA: Woman in custody for dumping baby in a pit latrine

Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Arua district have in their custody a 22- year old woman who gave birth to a baby boy and allegedly dumped it in the neighbor’s pit latrine. The suspect identified as Janet Drateru is a resident of Yivu-East village, Tilevu Parish, Vurra Sub …

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