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Daily Monitor
Tuesday May 04 2021
A child suffering from Nodding Syndrome at Kitgum General Hospital last week. (REPRESENTATIONAL) PHOTO/TOBBIAS JOLLY OWINY
Summary
2,143: According to the Health ministry, there are a total of 2,143 children affected by the epidemic in Northern Uganda with Pader District having 806, Kitgum 544, Lamwo 339, Gulu 58, and Lira with 13 cases.
The patients are unable to defend themselves due to their condition.
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At least 144 girls suffering from Nodding Syndrome are allegedly being taken advantage of, and sexually abused.
Information this newspaper has accessed indicates that the girls have given birth to 203 children after they fell victim to defilement, rape, and other forms of sexual harassment in Kitgum District since 2015.