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\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n \r\n UMU Alumni Association | Chapters<\/title>\r\n <link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/cdnjs.cloudflare.com\/ajax\/libs\/font-awesome\/6.4.0\/css\/all.min.css\">\r\n <style>\r\n * {\r\n margin: 0;\r\n padding: 0;\r\n box-sizing: border-box;\r\n font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif;\r\n }\r\n\r\n :root {\r\n --primary: #1a2b5f;\r\n --secondary: #d4af37;\r\n --accent: #8b0000;\r\n --light: #f8f9fa;\r\n --dark: #333;\r\n --gray: #6c757d;\r\n --blue-light: #4a6fdc;\r\n --blue-dark: #0f1a41;\r\n --dark-black: #0a0a0a;\r\n --shiny-black: #1a1a1a;\r\n --gold-light: #e6c260;\r\n }\r\n\r\n body {\r\n background-color: #f5f5f5;\r\n color: var(--dark);\r\n line-height: 1.6;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .container {\r\n max-width: 1200px;\r\n margin: 0 auto;\r\n padding: 0 20px;\r\n }\r\n\r\n \/* Section Styles *\/\r\n section {\r\n padding: 80px 0;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .section-title {\r\n text-align: center;\r\n margin-bottom: 50px;\r\n position: relative;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .section-title h2 {\r\n font-size: 2.5rem;\r\n color: var(--primary);\r\n display: inline-block;\r\n padding-bottom: 15px;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .section-title h2::after {\r\n content: '';\r\n position: absolute;\r\n width: 100px;\r\n height: 3px;\r\n background: var(--secondary);\r\n bottom: 0;\r\n left: 50%;\r\n transform: translateX(-50%);\r\n }\r\n\r\n .section-content {\r\n display: flex;\r\n align-items: center;\r\n gap: 50px;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .section-text {\r\n flex: 1;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .section-image {\r\n flex: 1;\r\n border-radius: 10px;\r\n overflow: hidden;\r\n box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);\r\n }\r\n\r\n .section-image img {\r\n width: 100%;\r\n height: auto;\r\n display: block;\r\n transition: transform 0.5s;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .section-image:hover img {\r\n transform: scale(1.05);\r\n }\r\n\r\n \/* Chapters Introduction Section *\/\r\n .chapters-intro {\r\n background-color: white;\r\n }\r\n\r\n \/* Chapters Filter *\/\r\n .chapters-filter {\r\n display: flex;\r\n justify-content: center;\r\n flex-wrap: wrap;\r\n gap: 15px;\r\n margin-bottom: 50px;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .filter-btn {\r\n background: white;\r\n border: 2px solid var(--primary);\r\n color: var(--primary);\r\n padding: 10px 25px;\r\n border-radius: 30px;\r\n font-weight: 600;\r\n cursor: pointer;\r\n transition: all 0.3s ease;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .filter-btn:hover, .filter-btn.active {\r\n background: var(--primary);\r\n color: white;\r\n }\r\n\r\n \/* Featured Chapters Section *\/\r\n .featured-chapters {\r\n background-color: var(--light);\r\n }\r\n\r\n .chapters-grid {\r\n display: grid;\r\n grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(350px, 1fr));\r\n gap: 30px;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .chapter-card {\r\n background: white;\r\n border-radius: 10px;\r\n overflow: hidden;\r\n box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);\r\n transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .chapter-card:hover {\r\n transform: translateY(-10px);\r\n box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);\r\n }\r\n\r\n .chapter-image {\r\n height: 200px;\r\n overflow: hidden;\r\n position: relative;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .chapter-image img {\r\n width: 100%;\r\n height: 100%;\r\n object-fit: cover;\r\n transition: transform 0.5s;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .chapter-card:hover .chapter-image img {\r\n transform: scale(1.1);\r\n }\r\n\r\n .chapter-region {\r\n position: absolute;\r\n top: 15px;\r\n right: 15px;\r\n background: var(--secondary);\r\n color: var(--primary);\r\n padding: 5px 15px;\r\n border-radius: 20px;\r\n font-size: 0.8rem;\r\n font-weight: 600;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .chapter-content {\r\n padding: 25px;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .chapter-title {\r\n color: var(--primary);\r\n margin-bottom: 10px;\r\n font-size: 1.3rem;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .chapter-location {\r\n display: flex;\r\n align-items: center;\r\n margin-bottom: 15px;\r\n color: var(--gray);\r\n }\r\n\r\n .chapter-location i {\r\n margin-right: 8px;\r\n color: var(--secondary);\r\n }\r\n\r\n .chapter-meta {\r\n display: flex;\r\n justify-content: space-between;\r\n margin-bottom: 15px;\r\n font-size: 0.9rem;\r\n color: var(--gray);\r\n }\r\n\r\n .chapter-members {\r\n display: flex;\r\n align-items: center;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .chapter-members i {\r\n margin-right: 5px;\r\n color: var(--secondary);\r\n }\r\n\r\n .chapter-description {\r\n margin-bottom: 20px;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .chapter-link {\r\n display: inline-flex;\r\n align-items: center;\r\n color: var(--secondary);\r\n font-weight: 600;\r\n text-decoration: none;\r\n transition: color 0.3s;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .chapter-link i {\r\n margin-left: 5px;\r\n transition: transform 0.3s;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .chapter-link:hover {\r\n color: var(--primary);\r\n }\r\n\r\n .chapter-link:hover i {\r\n transform: translateX(5px);\r\n }\r\n\r\n \/* Global Chapters Section *\/\r\n .global-chapters {\r\n background-color: white;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .world-map {\r\n position: relative;\r\n width: 100%;\r\n height: 500px;\r\n background: url('https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1524661135-423995f22d0b?ixlib=rb-4.0.3&ixid=M3wxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8fA%3D%3D&auto=format&fit=crop&w=1200&q=80') center\/cover no-repeat;\r\n border-radius: 10px;\r\n overflow: hidden;\r\n margin-bottom: 50px;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .chapter-marker {\r\n position: absolute;\r\n width: 20px;\r\n height: 20px;\r\n background: var(--secondary);\r\n border: 3px solid var(--primary);\r\n border-radius: 50%;\r\n transform: translate(-50%, -50%);\r\n cursor: pointer;\r\n transition: all 0.3s;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .chapter-marker:hover {\r\n transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.5);\r\n background: var(--primary);\r\n }\r\n\r\n .chapter-marker::after {\r\n content: '';\r\n position: absolute;\r\n top: 50%;\r\n left: 50%;\r\n width: 30px;\r\n height: 30px;\r\n border: 2px solid var(--secondary);\r\n border-radius: 50%;\r\n transform: translate(-50%, -50%);\r\n animation: pulse 2s infinite;\r\n }\r\n\r\n @keyframes pulse {\r\n 0% {\r\n transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1);\r\n opacity: 1;\r\n }\r\n 100% {\r\n transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(2);\r\n opacity: 0;\r\n }\r\n }\r\n\r\n .chapter-marker.active {\r\n background: var(--primary);\r\n }\r\n\r\n .chapter-tooltip {\r\n position: absolute;\r\n background: white;\r\n padding: 15px;\r\n border-radius: 10px;\r\n box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);\r\n width: 250px;\r\n z-index: 10;\r\n transform: translateY(10px);\r\n opacity: 0;\r\n transition: all 0.3s;\r\n pointer-events: none;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .chapter-marker:hover .chapter-tooltip {\r\n opacity: 1;\r\n transform: translateY(0);\r\n }\r\n\r\n .tooltip-title {\r\n color: var(--primary);\r\n margin-bottom: 5px;\r\n font-size: 1.1rem;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .tooltip-meta {\r\n display: flex;\r\n justify-content: space-between;\r\n font-size: 0.8rem;\r\n color: var(--gray);\r\n margin-bottom: 10px;\r\n }\r\n\r\n \/* Regional Chapters Section *\/\r\n .regional-chapters {\r\n background-color: var(--light);\r\n }\r\n\r\n .region-tabs {\r\n display: flex;\r\n justify-content: center;\r\n flex-wrap: wrap;\r\n gap: 10px;\r\n margin-bottom: 40px;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .region-tab {\r\n background: white;\r\n border: 2px solid var(--primary);\r\n color: var(--primary);\r\n padding: 12px 25px;\r\n border-radius: 30px;\r\n font-weight: 600;\r\n cursor: pointer;\r\n transition: all 0.3s ease;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .region-tab:hover, .region-tab.active {\r\n background: var(--primary);\r\n color: white;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .region-content {\r\n display: none;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .region-content.active {\r\n display: block;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .region-chapters-grid {\r\n display: grid;\r\n grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(300px, 1fr));\r\n gap: 25px;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .region-chapter-card {\r\n background: white;\r\n border-radius: 10px;\r\n padding: 25px;\r\n box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);\r\n transition: transform 0.3s;\r\n border-left: 4px solid var(--secondary);\r\n }\r\n\r\n .region-chapter-card:hover {\r\n transform: translateY(-5px);\r\n }\r\n\r\n .region-chapter-title {\r\n color: var(--primary);\r\n margin-bottom: 10px;\r\n font-size: 1.2rem;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .region-chapter-leader {\r\n display: flex;\r\n align-items: center;\r\n margin-bottom: 15px;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .leader-avatar {\r\n width: 40px;\r\n height: 40px;\r\n border-radius: 50%;\r\n overflow: hidden;\r\n margin-right: 10px;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .leader-avatar img {\r\n width: 100%;\r\n height: 100%;\r\n object-fit: cover;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .leader-info h4 {\r\n font-size: 0.9rem;\r\n color: var(--primary);\r\n }\r\n\r\n .leader-info p {\r\n font-size: 0.8rem;\r\n color: var(--gray);\r\n }\r\n\r\n \/* Chapter Stats Section *\/\r\n .chapter-stats {\r\n background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark-black) 0%, var(--shiny-black) 100%);\r\n color: white;\r\n text-align: center;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .stats-grid {\r\n display: grid;\r\n grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));\r\n gap: 30px;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .stat-item {\r\n padding: 30px 20px;\r\n position: relative;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .stat-item::before {\r\n content: '';\r\n position: absolute;\r\n top: 0;\r\n left: 50%;\r\n transform: translateX(-50%);\r\n width: 60px;\r\n height: 3px;\r\n background: var(--gold-light);\r\n }\r\n\r\n .stat-number {\r\n font-size: 3rem;\r\n font-weight: 700;\r\n color: var(--gold-light);\r\n margin-bottom: 10px;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .stat-text {\r\n font-size: 1.2rem;\r\n color: #ddd;\r\n }\r\n\r\n \/* Start Chapter Section *\/\r\n .start-chapter {\r\n background-color: white;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .start-chapter-grid {\r\n display: grid;\r\n grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));\r\n gap: 30px;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .start-card {\r\n background: var(--light);\r\n padding: 40px 30px;\r\n border-radius: 10px;\r\n box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);\r\n text-align: center;\r\n transition: transform 0.3s;\r\n border-top: 4px solid var(--secondary);\r\n }\r\n\r\n .start-card:hover {\r\n transform: translateY(-10px);\r\n }\r\n\r\n .start-card i {\r\n font-size: 3rem;\r\n color: var(--primary);\r\n margin-bottom: 20px;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .start-card h3 {\r\n color: var(--primary);\r\n margin-bottom: 15px;\r\n font-size: 1.5rem;\r\n }\r\n\r\n \/* Dark Section Title Override *\/\r\n .dark-section .section-title h2 {\r\n color: white;\r\n }\r\n\r\n \/* Responsive Design *\/\r\n @media (max-width: 992px) {\r\n .section-content {\r\n flex-direction: column;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .chapters-grid {\r\n grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(300px, 1fr));\r\n }\r\n\r\n .world-map {\r\n height: 400px;\r\n }\r\n }\r\n\r\n @media (max-width: 768px) {\r\n .section-title h2 {\r\n font-size: 2rem;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .chapters-grid {\r\n grid-template-columns: 1fr;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .filter-btn, .region-tab {\r\n padding: 8px 20px;\r\n font-size: 0.9rem;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .world-map {\r\n height: 300px;\r\n }\r\n }\r\n\r\n @media (max-width: 576px) {\r\n section {\r\n padding: 60px 0;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .filter-btn, .region-tab {\r\n padding: 6px 15px;\r\n font-size: 0.85rem;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .world-map {\r\n height: 250px;\r\n }\r\n }\r\n <\/style>\r\n<\/head>\r\n<body>\r\n <!-- Chapters Introduction Section -->\r\n <section class=\"chapters-intro\">\r\n <div class=\"container\">\r\n <div class=\"section-title\">\r\n <h2>Our Global Chapters<\/h2>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"section-content\">\r\n <div class=\"section-text\">\r\n <p>UMU Alumni Chapters serve as vital connections for graduates around the world, fostering lifelong relationships with the university and each other. Our chapters provide opportunities for networking, professional development, and community engagement.<\/p>\r\n <p>With chapters across Uganda and in key international locations, our alumni community stays connected through regional events, mentorship programs, and collaborative initiatives that extend UMU's mission globally.<\/p>\r\n <p>Whether you've recently graduated or have been part of the UMU family for decades, there's a chapter waiting to welcome you and help you stay connected to your alma mater.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"section-image\">\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/umuaa.umu.ac.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DSC_1792-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"UMU Alumni Chapter Gathering\">\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n <!-- Featured Chapters Section -->\r\n <section class=\"featured-chapters\">\r\n <div class=\"container\">\r\n <div class=\"section-title\">\r\n <h2>Featured Chapters<\/h2>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"chapters-filter\">\r\n <button class=\"filter-btn active\" data-filter=\"all\">All Chapters<\/button>\r\n <button class=\"filter-btn\" data-filter=\"uganda\">Uganda<\/button>\r\n <button class=\"filter-btn\" data-filter=\"east-africa\">East Africa<\/button>\r\n <button class=\"filter-btn\" data-filter=\"europe\">Europe<\/button>\r\n <button class=\"filter-btn\" data-filter=\"north-america\">North America<\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"chapters-grid\">\r\n <div class=\"chapter-card\" data-category=\"uganda\">\r\n <div class=\"chapter-image\">\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/umuaa.umu.ac.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DSC_1792-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Kampala Chapter\">\r\n <div class=\"chapter-region\">Uganda<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"chapter-content\">\r\n <h3 class=\"chapter-title\">Masaka Chapter<\/h3>\r\n <div class=\"chapter-location\">\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-map-marker-alt\"><\/i>\r\n <span>Masaka-Kampala, Uganda<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"chapter-meta\">\r\n <span>Est. 2025<\/span>\r\n <div class=\"chapter-members\">\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-users\"><\/i>\r\n <span>80+ Members<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <p class=\"chapter-description\">The largest and most active UMU Central region chap ter, organizing monthly networking events, professional development workshops, and community service initiatives.<\/p>\r\n <a href=\"#\" class=\"chapter-link\">Connect With Chapter <i class=\"fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"chapter-card\" data-category=\"east-africa\">\r\n <div class=\"chapter-image\">\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/umuaa.umu.ac.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/PXL_20241018_065620091-1.jpg\" alt=\"Nairobi Chapter\">\r\n <div class=\"chapter-region\">East Africa<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"chapter-content\">\r\n <h3 class=\"chapter-title\">Bunyoro Chapter<\/h3>\r\n <div class=\"chapter-location\">\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-map-marker-alt\"><\/i>\r\n <span>Hoima, Uganda<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"chapter-meta\">\r\n <span>Est. 2020<\/span>\r\n <div class=\"chapter-members\">\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-users\"><\/i>\r\n <span>68+ Members<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <p class=\"chapter-description\">Connecting UMU alumni across Bunyoro through quarterly social gatherings, professional networking events, and collaborative projects with local communities.<\/p>\r\n <a href=\"#\" class=\"chapter-link\">Connect With Chapter <i class=\"fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"chapter-card\" data-category=\"europe\">\r\n <div class=\"chapter-image\">\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/umuaa.umu.ac.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_2925-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"London Chapter\">\r\n <div class=\"chapter-region\">Europe<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"chapter-content\">\r\n <h3 class=\"chapter-title\">Burundi Chapter<\/h3>\r\n <div class=\"chapter-location\">\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-map-marker-alt\"><\/i>\r\n <span>Burundi <\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"chapter-meta\">\r\n <span>Est. 2012<\/span>\r\n <div class=\"chapter-members\">\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-users\"><\/i>\r\n <span>80+ Members<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <p class=\"chapter-description\">Bringing together UMU alumni across the Burundi for cultural events, career development sessions, and maintaining strong ties with the university back home.<\/p>\r\n <a href=\"#\" class=\"chapter-link\">Connect With Chapter <i class=\"fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n <!-- Global Chapters Section -->\r\n <section class=\"global-chapters\">\r\n <div class=\"container\">\r\n <div class=\"section-title\">\r\n <h2>Our Global Reach<\/h2>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"world-map\">\r\n <div class=\"chapter-marker\" style=\"top: 45%; left: 50%;\">\r\n <div class=\"chapter-tooltip\">\r\n <h3 class=\"tooltip-title\">Kampala Chapter<\/h3>\r\n <div class=\"tooltip-meta\">\r\n <span>850+ Members<\/span>\r\n <span>Est. 2005<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <p>Largest and most active alumni chapter with regular events and initiatives.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"chapter-marker\" style=\"top: 42%; left: 55%;\">\r\n <div class=\"chapter-tooltip\">\r\n <h3 class=\"tooltip-title\">Nairobi Chapter<\/h3>\r\n <div class=\"tooltip-meta\">\r\n <span>320+ Members<\/span>\r\n <span>Est. 2010<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <p>Connecting UMU alumni across Kenya through various activities.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"chapter-marker\" style=\"top: 32%; left: 48%;\">\r\n <div class=\"chapter-tooltip\">\r\n <h3 class=\"tooltip-title\">London Chapter<\/h3>\r\n <div class=\"tooltip-meta\">\r\n <span>180+ Members<\/span>\r\n <span>Est. 2012<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <p>UMU alumni community in the United Kingdom.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"chapter-marker\" style=\"top: 35%; left: 15%;\">\r\n <div class=\"chapter-tooltip\">\r\n <h3 class=\"tooltip-title\">New York Chapter<\/h3>\r\n <div class=\"tooltip-meta\">\r\n <span>120+ Members<\/span>\r\n <span>Est. 2015<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <p>Connecting UMU alumni across the Northeastern United States.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"chapter-marker\" style=\"top: 38%; left: 70%;\">\r\n <div class=\"chapter-tooltip\">\r\n <h3 class=\"tooltip-title\">Dubai Chapter<\/h3>\r\n <div class=\"tooltip-meta\">\r\n <span>85+ Members<\/span>\r\n <span>Est. 2018<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <p>Growing community of UMU alumni in the UAE and surrounding regions.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"section-content\">\r\n <div class=\"section-text\">\r\n <h3>A Truly Global Network<\/h3>\r\n <p>Our alumni chapters span across four continents, connecting UMU graduates worldwide. From our flagship chapter in Kampala to our newest chapter in Dubai, each community maintains the UMU spirit while adapting to local contexts.<\/p>\r\n <p>No matter where life takes you after graduation, there's likely a UMU alumni chapter nearby ready to welcome you into their community.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"section-image\">\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/umuaa.umu.ac.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-14-at-2.12.50-AM.jpeg\" alt=\"Global Alumni Network\">\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n <!-- Regional Chapters Section -->\r\n <section class=\"regional-chapters\">\r\n <div class=\"container\">\r\n <div class=\"section-title\">\r\n <h2>Regional Chapters<\/h2>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"region-tabs\">\r\n <button class=\"region-tab active\" data-region=\"central\">Central Uganda<\/button>\r\n <button class=\"region-tab\" data-region=\"eastern\">Eastern Uganda<\/button>\r\n <button class=\"region-tab\" 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