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Nutrition
21 September 2026, 10:40 pm
Schools urged to use sports to promote healthy living
By Annet Nakato Sports are being used to encourage children to eat better and live healthier lives, as stakeholders call for stronger school feeding programmes and school gardens to address malnutrition in Uganda. The call was made during a three-day…
6 August 2026, 10:31 am
NCDs responsible for more than one-third of deaths in Uganda
By Byamukama Alozious Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are silently claiming thousands of lives in Uganda, accounting for 35% of all deaths, while every Ugandan has a 22% chance of dying prematurely from one of the five major NCDs, according to the…
30 April 2026, 4:19 pm
Omwoleso gw’ebyendiisa gutandiise olweero ku kibangirizi kya banamakolero
By Annet Nakato Ministry y’ebyobulamu ekakasiza ng’omuwendo gw’abaana abakonziba gweyongede nga naabo abafuna omugejjo gweyongede. Okunoonyereza kulaga omuwendo gwabaana abakonzibye guli ku bitundu 24 ku buli kikumi songa mu 2019 gwaali gwakka nga guli ku bitundu 19 kubuli kikumi. Dr…
5 March 2026, 12:46 pm
Can Uganda curb rising obesity amid rapidly changing diets and lifestyles?
By Byamukama Alozious Uganda is facing a growing public health challenge driven by changes in diet, work patterns, and daily lifestyles. According to Kamara Daniel, a nutritionist, the rising number of overweight and obese people in the country reflects not…
9 February 2026, 2:00 pm
Are haemorrhoids disturbing you?
By Kamara Daniel Haemorrhoids, commonly known as piles, are swollen veins in the lower rectum and anus that can cause pain, itching, discomfort, and bleeding during bowel movements. Many people suffer in silence, yet understanding how haemorrhoids develop—and how nutrition…
30 November 2025, 8:38 pm
Putting nutrition at the frontline
By Byamukama Alozious Kamara Daniel, a dedicated nutritionist, has been recognised as Outstanding Nutritionist of the Year 2025 during the 6th Heroes in Health Awards held in Kampala on 14th November 2025. This milestone achievement marks a significant shift in…