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Explained: Young Ugandans prone to death by suicide

Explained: Young Ugandans prone to death by suicide

The National Population and Housing Census 2024 report shows that Uganda has recorded 272,271 suicidal thoughts and attempts in the last 10 years, with children of 10 to 14 years registering the highest number of cases at 39,656. These are followed by those aged 15 to 19 registering 36,6

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'Theft of public funds was a shameful thing back then'

'Theft of public funds was a shameful thing back then'

You will be making 79 in November. With the benefit of hindsight, has Independence been worth it? Independence was a positive development that came at the right time. Colonialism was no longer viable. But, I am not sure whether we have successfully utilised Independence to the advantage

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Suspect dies in Masindi police cells

Suspect dies in Masindi police cells

Masindi police are in the spotlight after a 37-year-old suspect detained on theft charges died from the cells under unclear circumstances. Patrick Mujuni, a resident of the Kijunjubwa cell in Kijunjubwa town council, Masindi district was arrested on Sunday by Peter Simon Ochiti, the off

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Support systems lacking as poisoning cases soar in Eastern Uganda

Support systems lacking as poisoning cases soar in Eastern Uganda

Fionah Auma, not real name, a resident of Busia District, was in 2019 chased from her husband's home by her in-laws after he died of hepatitis B. Auma says her in-laws claimed she had no right to stay at their late brother's home because she had not borne him children. Smarting with

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Support systems lacking as poisoning cases soar in Eastern Uganda

Support systems lacking as poisoning cases soar in Eastern Uganda

Fionah Auma, not real name, a resident of Busia District, was in 2019 chased from her husband's home by her in-laws after he died of hepatitis B. Auma says her in-laws claimed she had no right to stay at their late brother's home because she had not borne him children. Smarting with

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Preventing Suicide: Resources and Support Programs Making a Difference in Louisiana

Preventing Suicide: Resources and Support Programs Making a Difference in Louisiana

Guest column: Providing Assistance for Suicide Prevention EffortsWorkers answer calls at Via Link, a crisis support line serving 10 parishes in the New Orleans area, back in 2018.Rising Suicide Rates Demand Action As Louisiana grapples with the tragic loss of 726 individuals to suicide in 20

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Sober Mbabazi promises success on third stint

Sober Mbabazi promises success on third stint

As the old saying goes, 'a drunkard's journey may be long, but the wise eventually find their way.'Such is the case for one of the country's most tactical minds Livingstone Mbabazi, returning to the Mbarara City h

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Urban refugees facing higher mental health risks -health boss

Urban refugees facing higher mental health risks -health boss

The head of the mental health division in the Health Ministry, Dr Hafsa Lukwata, has said refugees in urban areas are reporting more severe mental health issues compared to those in rural-based refugee settlements.

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Suspect dies by suicide in Alebtong police cell

Suspect dies by suicide in Alebtong police cell

A 35-year-old suspect has died by hanging at Awei Police Outpost in Alebtong District, authorities have said.The deceased, identified by police as Ronald Odongo, is a resident of Anoki village, Owalo Parish, Awei

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Devastating new details reveal more State Department chaos in the two weeks before the Afghanistan disaster: U.S. staff STILL didn't have a full evacuation plan when the Taliban stormed Kabul... days before the suicide blast

Devastating new details reveal more State Department chaos in the two weeks before the Afghanistan disaster: U.S. staff STILL didn't have a full evacuation plan when the Taliban stormed Kabul... days before the suicide blast

The House Foreign Affairs Committee is investigating the Afghan withdrawal13 US service members died and hundreds of Americans were left behind in 2021Testimony

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