Four Ugandan schoolgirls die after allegedly sharing orange, raising food safety concerns

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Four Ugandan schoolgirls die after allegedly sharing orange, raising food safety concerns

The mysterious deaths of four primary schoolgirls in Kampala have prompted a police investigation into suspected poisoning, renewing calls for parents and teachers to educate learners about food safety.

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