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Non Communicable Diseases
19 September 2024, 7:51 pm
Government urged to introduce more regulations to prevent NCDs
By Annet Nakato The Ugandan government is being urged to introduce more regulations to prevent non-communicable diseases (NCDs), which are on the rise in the country. NCDs, such as diabetes, hypertension, cancer, and sickle cell disease, affect 1 in 4…
17 September 2024, 6:58 pm
Uganda NCD alliance engages media to fight non-communicable diseases
By Nakato Annet The Uganda Non-Communicable Diseases Alliance has raised concerns over the rising incidence of non-communicable diseases in Uganda, particularly diabetes, hypertension, and heart diseases, which have negatively impacted the country’s economy. According to Christopher Kwizera, Team Leader at…