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Uganda introduces checks for polluting cars that kill more than HIV

Uganda introduces checks for polluting cars that kill more than HIV
The Telegraph Wednesday 17 June 2026, 14:17 UTC By Tom Parry 1 min read
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Background air pollution in the capital Kampala exceeds WHO limits by up to 12 times

Background air pollution in the capital Kampala exceeds WHO limits by up to 12 times
Uganda (LOCATION) Kampala (LOCATION)
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