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Cancer survivor Nalugo preaches healthy living

Cancer survivor Nalugo preaches healthy living

At 15, Rinet Nalugo Musana noticed small, painless lumps beneath the skin around her neck. Uncertain of their cause, she carried on with life, confused yet undisturbed by the lumps. As she grew older, however, she began experiencing recurring bouts of malaria and developed a persiste

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Mutesa vs Obote’s style, and a silly column for the 62nd

Mutesa vs Obote’s style, and a silly column for the 62nd

By this time 62 years ago, Ugandans were getting down to the business of being independent, and the big men were rubbing their hands, relishing the opportunity to be chiefs. Having allied with the pro-monarchist and federalist Buganda-dominated Kabaka Yekka (King Only) Buganda-dominated

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Kigogwa fuel tanker explosion: What we know so far

Kigogwa fuel tanker explosion: What we know so far

At least 10 bodies had by Tuesday evening been recovered from the scene of a fuel tanker explosion at Kigogwa Town on Kampala-Bombo road in Wakiso District. Another person is said to have died at Kiruddu Referral Hospital where several of those who sustained severe burns were rushed for

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Inside Uganda’s death by suicide puzzle

Inside Uganda’s death by suicide puzzle

In June this year, Kampala registered the highest cases of suicides in a single month, most of them involving high-profile individuals. Mr Luke Owoyesigyire, the Kampala Metropolitan Police deputy spokesperson, said four of seven incidents were registered in a single day on Martyrs' Day

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Using prosthetic bras can boost survivor confidence

Using prosthetic bras can boost survivor confidence

More than 80 percent of women seeking treatment for breast cancer in Uganda are diagnosed at a late stage of the disease. According to Global Cancer Statistics 2022, breast cancer accounts for about 23.3 percent of all cancers in women, making it the second most common cancer among women in

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Why you need to exercise during cancer treatment

Why you need to exercise during cancer treatment

Cancer treatment, depending on the type and stage, may involve a combination of surgery, radiation and chemotherapy, which aims to halt the growth of cancer cells, either by destroying them or inhibiting their ability to multiply. However, chemotherapy is indiscriminate; it targets both

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SFC soldier shoots three civilians dead, injures three others

SFC soldier shoots three civilians dead, injures three others

A 45-year-old soldier from the elite Special Forces Command (SFC) is said to be on the run after allegedly shooting dead three civilians and critically injuring three others in Agago District, northern Uganda.  Number RA/249451 Pte Bony Ameny, a resident of Ocini Tetulu village, Kamdini

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SHOCKING: Man Discovers That Pastor Who Officiated His Wedding Is The Father Of His Two Children

SHOCKING: Man Discovers That Pastor Who Officiated His Wedding Is The Father Of His Two Children

In 2023, heartbreaks had started cropping up almost every week had it not been the Ministry of Health to impose breaks on the then trending DNA tests where several laboratories had even started running adverts for the testing services.

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	Whose Vision? Lira City’s Fate Hangs in Balance As Aceng, Amongi Lock Horns in Battle for Woman MP Seat, 2026

Whose Vision? Lira City’s Fate Hangs in Balance As Aceng, Amongi Lock Horns in Battle for Woman MP Seat, 2026

A high-stakes meeting between President Yoweri Museveni, ministers and NRM MPs, and NRM-leaning independent MPs from Lango took place at State House, Entebbe on Friday 18th October, 2024.The seven-hour discussion

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Six perish in grisly road crash on Gulu-Kampala Highway

Six perish in grisly road crash on Gulu-Kampala Highway

A devastating head-on collision between an Omnibus taxi and a Fuso truck on the Gulu-Kampala Highway in Luweero District on Wednesday claimed six lives and left five others seriously injured. The victims were identified as Rogers Mfitukiza, Charles Opirisa, Ephraim Mugerwa, Joshua Ebong,

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