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Ms Jennifer Labol at her home in Awach Sub County, she would need up to Shs2m for a backbone surgery in Mulago Hospital. Photo by Jacky Adure 

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She needs Shs2m for a surgery on her back

Posted 4 days ago

She speaks with a lot of difficulty and pain is written all over her face as she lies on a papyrus mat outside her hut in Paguya village, Awach Sub-county, Gulu District. As we approach, she feigns a smile but it disappears as soon as she feels a sharp pain...

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Health & Living

H.Pylori: the germ to blame for peptic ulcers

H.Pylori: the germ to blame for peptic ulcers

Posted 4 days ago

Maureen Nakachwa has suffered from ulcers since she was 15 years old, with the ailment...

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Reviews & Profiles

John Bosco Kahuma’s troubles do not seem to have an end as he needs more than Shs80m for a kidney transplant.

He has a donor but needs money for a transplant

Posted 26/4/2012

He speaks with a low tone and his eyes gleam with a hope that seems to have been tried by...

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Reviews & Profiles

Kick the HIV drug resistance bug with regular ARV therapy

Posted 26/4/2012

Two in every 10 patients show signs of drug resistance, which mainly comes as a result of...

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Health & Living

Hope for boy for whose genitals were cut off

Posted 19/4/2012

George Mukisa lost his genitals in a ritual sacrifice performed by a neighbouring, John...

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Health & Living

Engaging the church for better maternal health

Posted 19/4/2012

Each year, millions of women and children, especially in the rural areas, die from...

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