Uganda
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healthUNAIDS Warns HIV Prevention and Treatment Services Are Faltering
Funding cuts are devastating HIV programs globally, warns UNAIDS chief Winnie Byanyima, as new infections and treatment gaps persist.
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worldBBC Uncovers Ugandan Dog Rescue Scam Preying on Animal Lovers
BBC investigation reveals scammers in Mityana, Uganda, using injured dogs to solicit fake donations from international animal lovers on social media platforms like TikTok and GoFundMe.
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worldSport Empowers Ugandan Girls Against FGM and Child Marriage
Sports initiatives in Uganda are providing a safe haven for girls, offering protection against FGM, child marriage, and violence, while fostering education and independence.
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healthScientists Film Uganda's Marburg Virus Hotspot: A Glimpse into Zoonotic Spillover
Researchers captured over 8,800 hours of footage at Uganda's Python Cave, a Marburg virus hotspot, revealing animal and human interactions that offer insights into disease transmission risks.
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healthCerebral Malaria Linked to Lasting Cognitive Deficits in Young Children
New research presented at ESCMID Global 2026 reveals cerebral malaria and severe malarial anemia cause long-term cognitive impairment in children under five.
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worldUgandan Chimpanzees Fracture, Descend into Lethal Conflict
Study reveals how demographic shifts and social changes led to violent divisions among Ugandan chimpanzee groups, offering insights into human societal conflict.
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worldUgandan Opposition Leader Bobi Wine Fleeing After Election Dispute
Bobi Wine, Uganda's pop-star-turned-political leader, leaves the country after two months in hiding, accusing President Museveni of election rigging and vowing international mobilization.
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sportsJacob Kiplimo Shatters Half Marathon World Record in Lisbon
Ugandan runner Jacob Kiplimo reclaims the world half marathon record with a blistering 57:20 performance in Lisbon, marking a triumphant return to the top.