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GULU, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Open defecation, poor hygiene, and inadequate sanitation remain major challenges in the Gulu district, posing significant public health risks. Despite repeated warnings from health experts, a troubling number of residents continue to practice open defecation, particularly in the sub-counties of Unyama, Pukony, and Patiko. …

Nebbi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Residents in Nebbi Municipality have expressed concern over the increasing open disposal of fecal matter along major corridors and streets. The most affected areas according to the residents include places that host night discos and clubs where visible patches of human waste can be found. …