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A health official uses a thermometer to screen people in front of Kibuli Muslim Hospital in Kampala, Uganda, Saturday, May 16, 2026. (AP Photo/ Hajarah Nalwadda) 2026-05-23T03:04:10Z KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Boon-dee-BOO-joh. Before it became the somewhat easy-to-mispronounce name.

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Brimstone Report is tracking this as a curated culture & society brief. The source report from AP says: A health official uses a thermometer to screen people in front of Kibuli Muslim Hospital in Kampala, Uganda, Saturday, May 16, 2026. (AP Photo/ Hajarah Nalwadda) 2026-05-23T03:04:10Z KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Boon-dee-BOO-joh. Before it became the somewhat easy-to-mispronounce name.

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  • Primary source: AP
  • Published: May 23, 2026, 6:53 AM UTC
  • Coverage area: Culture & Society
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