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World News General Non-Religious => General => Topic started by: Zant Law on March 07, 2012, 01:29:53 am

Title: Uganda government squabbles, while children die of mysterious disease
Post by: Zant Law on March 07, 2012, 01:29:53 am

KAMPALA, Uganda — The Ugandan government has come under fire for its handling of a mysterious disease that has killed hundreds of children in the northern part of this impoverished East African nation.

The illness, called nodding disease and characterized by symptoms similar to epilepsy, has afflicted more than 1,000 children since June. Its cause is unknown, and there is no cure. Victims often nod their heads uncontrollably. Many also suffer mental retardation and stunted growth.


http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/mar/6/uganda-government-squabbles-children-die-nodding/ (http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/mar/6/uganda-government-squabbles-children-die-nodding/)

Title: Re: Uganda government squabbles, while children die of mysterious disease
Post by: Fat on March 08, 2012, 09:11:45 am

I may be wrong but isn't this an area that the international community usually jumps in and takes over?

Title: Re: Uganda government squabbles, while children die of mysterious disease
Post by: Zant Law on March 08, 2012, 09:40:36 am

Quote from: Fat on March 08, 2012, 09:11:45 am

I may be wrong but isn't this an area that the international community usually jumps in and takes over?

They have, the WHO has been there doing research on it but you have to understand that they are getting no help from the Gov. And they are a political organization.