How to care for children with nodding syndrome

In Uganda, this syndrome is seen in 0.7% of children aged 5-18, but in certain districts, the prevalence is as high as 4.6%.

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Pupils playing football at Lapuda primary school in Gulu district. Photos by Ritah Mukas
By NewVision Reporter
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#Nodding syndrome

Early 2016, Jenifer Alaroker was transferred to Lapuda primary school located in Paicho Sub County in Gulu district.

There she found several pupils battling nodding disease syndrome. 

Alaroker says the

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