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Non Communicable Diseases
14 May 2026, 2:41 pm
Aga Khan expands cancer treatment to Uganda amid rising cases
By Byamukama Alozious Aga Khan University has intensified efforts to strengthen Uganda’s fight against cancer as new data indicates a growing national burden affecting thousands of families across the country. During a media engagement on cancer awareness, Dr Deo Ssenkumba…
6 November 2025, 5:37 pm
Uganda battles rising tide of non-communicable diseases
By Byamukama Alozious The Minister of Health, Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng, has raised concern over the growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Uganda, which now account for 35 percent of all deaths in the country. She made the remarks…
12 June 2025, 9:42 pm
Non communicable diseases account for 41% deaths: Officials call for attention.
Byamukama Alozious The Ministry of Health is sounding the alarm on the growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Uganda. NCDs are increasingly becoming a major health concern in the country, accounting for over 41% of all deaths. The National…
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…