Why are drowning rates worrying Uganda?

A new report reveals that over 3,000 people die a year from drowning In Uganda

An episode of the Focus on Africa podcast, hosted by BBC World Service, titled "Why are drowning rates worrying Uganda?" was published on December 17, 2024 and runs 30 minutes.

December 17, 2024 ·30m · Focus on Africa

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The World Health Organization recently published its first-ever report on drowning prevention. The rates are highest in Africa-with Uganda one of the highestAnd a Ghanaian shares his close encounter with jihadists in Burkina FasoAre there academies in Nigeria where people are taught online scamming?Presenter : Charles Gitonga Producers: Susan Gachuhi in Nairobi, Blessing Aderogba in Lagos and Amie Liebowitz in London. Senior producer: Paul Bakibinga Technical Producer Philip Bull Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

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The World Health Organization recently published its first-ever report on drowning prevention. The rates are highest in Africa-with Uganda one of the highest

And a Ghanaian shares his close encounter with jihadists in Burkina Faso

Are there academies in Nigeria where people are taught online scamming?

Presenter : Charles Gitonga Producers: Susan Gachuhi in Nairobi, Blessing Aderogba in Lagos and Amie Liebowitz in London. Senior producer: Paul Bakibinga Technical Producer Philip Bull Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

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