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World Service,9 mins

Treating PTSD with canine company

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In Uganda, it's not that common to keep dogs as pets, instead they tend to guard things and are therefore are feared and distrusted. Francis Okello is a man who's trying to get his compatriots to see them in a more positive light. He recently set up the country's first ever therapy dog programme - to help people manage post-traumatic stress disorder. Image: Francis Okello Credit: Halima Athumani

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