Daily Monitor
Monday May 03 2021
Chairperson of Uganda Landmine Survivors Association Aisha Bint Abdu (right) presents a child to Dr Proscovia Mugaba to give him an artificial limb. Inset is George Odongo, whose hand was injured by a teargas canister. PHOTO/ PATRICK EBONG
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Dr Proscovia Mugaba, the executive treasurer of Uganda Christian Medical Fellowship (UCMF), said her organisation is involved in a number of initiatives to support accident victims.
Another beneficiary, Ms Joyce Abeja, is a survivor of the actions of the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA). Ms Abeja, who is a resident of Starch Factory B’ Cell in Lira City, lost her hand when the rebels set ablaze her hut.
Daily Monitor
Thursday April 22 2021
Children go about their routine chores at a home in Apac District on February 5, 2020. The family is headed by a 14-year-old boy after their mother was jailed for killing their father in a case of domestic violence. PHOTO | BILL OKETCH
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12-year-old boy killed. In Dokolo, a 12-year-old boy was killed in February in what is suspected to be domestic violence. The deceased identified as Oscar Omara, was a resident of Agulu Division, Apac Municipality in Apac District.
Mr Fred Onyanga, the Aminteng Village vice chairperson, said the child had been living with his stepmother after their father separated with their mother two years ago.
Daily Monitor
Wednesday February 10 2021
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Residents of Labongo Akwang Sub-county in Kitgum District are counting losses after losing about 120 pigs to a disease they suspect to be African swine fever.
Mr Charles Oyo Adot Labongo, the sub-county chairperson, said the affected pigs present symptoms such as coughing, difficulties in breathing, loss of appetite and difficulties in standing, all of which are associated with swine fever.
He said the disease has been reported in the parishes of Lamit, Mura and Pajimo. The affected villages in Lamit Parish include Pem, Vitnam, Tet-Lagwer and Adye, while those in Mura Parish include Palli and Oget.
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