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Although the COVID\u201019 pandemic is likely to have long\u2010lasting adverse psychological effects on children, there have been comparatively few studies on children's health as compared with adults, particularly in low\u2010income countries. Uganda implemented one of the most stringent lockdowns with bans on transportation and gatherings as well as the closure of schools, stores and places of worship. In order to address the dearth of information in less developed regions, the article aims to provide an insight into the increased cases of child abuse in Uganda during the COVID\u201019 pandemic. The data and information were primarily compiled from government and child welfare organisation open\u2010source databases. The psychosocial impacts of COVID\u201019 have greatly disrupted the living conditions of children, limiting their access to basic needs such as food and health care. 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