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Uganda’s Cancer Crisis: Activists Call for Prevention Over Costly Treatment

Uganda’s Cancer Crisis: Activists Call for Prevention Over Costly Treatment

By PATRICK JARAMOGI KAMPALA, Uganda March 13 [SHIFTMEDIA]  Last week, the Parliament of Uganda approved the borrowing of USD $18.09 million (UGX 66 billion) to fund the expansion of the Uganda Cancer Institute. The decision…

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MILESTONE: Uganda’s Ministry of Health Flags off the First Locally Manufactured RDT Kits for Malaria to the National Medical Stores

MILESTONE: Uganda’s Ministry of Health Flags off the First Locally Manufactured RDT Kits for Malaria to the National Medical Stores

By Our Reporter KAMPALA, Uganda Feb 4 [SHIFTMEDIA] Uganda’s reliance on imported kits seems over, thanks to the Microhaem Scientifics (MHS).  MHS, the first local IVD manufacturer in Uganda and Sub Saharan Africa, pioneered this…

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World Food Day 2024: Food Scientists Make Urgent Call for Nutritional Awareness and Reform in Uganda

World Food Day 2024: Food Scientists Make Urgent Call for Nutritional Awareness and Reform in Uganda

By PATRICK JARAMOGI GAYAZA, Wakiso  [SHIFTMEDIA] As Uganda joined the rest of the world in marking the International World Food day that falls every October 16, the Center for Food and Adequate Living Rights (CEFROHT)…

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Empowering Uganda: How Journalism Training is Transforming Public Understanding of NCDs and Nutrition Labels

Empowering Uganda: How Journalism Training is Transforming Public Understanding of NCDs and Nutrition Labels

By Our Reporter KAMPALA, Uganda [SHIFTMEDIA] Amidst the landscape dotted with bustling markets, vibrant communities, and rising cases of Non communicable diseases, a quiet revolution is taking place. This revolution is not one of flashy…

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RIPPLE EFFECT:  The Basket of HIV Prevention Options Needs to Be Filled

RIPPLE EFFECT: The Basket of HIV Prevention Options Needs to Be Filled

  By Yvette Raphael MUNICH, Germany [SHIFTEMEDIA] We stand at a pivotal moment in the battle against HIV/AIDS. For the first time, the end of this devastating epidemic seems achievable, not just a hopeful dream…

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Launching the Uganda National Nutrient Profiling Model: A Milestone in Public Health Policy

Launching the Uganda National Nutrient Profiling Model: A Milestone in Public Health Policy

  By PATRICK JARAMOGI Kampala,  Uganda, SHIFTMEDIA NEWS A landmark event that will change Uganda’s public health landscape in regards to safe food was witnessed in Kampala on Thursday, June 13 2024. The event was…

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SEX: 10 Top Reasons Why You Are A Non Performer In Bed

SEX: 10 Top Reasons Why You Are A Non Performer In Bed

By ESTHER LUCY AWORI KAMPALA, Uganda [SHIFT MEDIA] Have you ever been the topic of discussion after sex as being a non performer, simply said as ‘tamalaako’ (he doesnt perform)? , here some of the…

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FOOD SAFETY: CSOs Task Government On Food Safety Laws, As Food Poisoning Soars

FOOD SAFETY: CSOs Task Government On Food Safety Laws, As Food Poisoning Soars

By Our Reporter KAMPALA, Uganda [SHIFTMEDIA] Uganda will join the rest of the world on June 7 to celebrate the World Food Safety Day amidst growing concerns of increased food poisoning. At the backdrop of…

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STIGMA: Government Urged To Invest In Menstrual Health, And Address Harmful Practices That Depict Menstruation As Dirty

STIGMA: Government Urged To Invest In Menstrual Health, And Address Harmful Practices That Depict Menstruation As Dirty

By Our Reporter KAMPALA, Uganda [SHIFTMEDIA] Government has been urged to invest in menstrual health as Uganda joins the rest of the world this 28th  day of May to mark the Menstrual Hygiene Day, (MHD)…

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ITS BACK? Experts Warn Of New Wave Of Pink Eye COVID-19

ITS BACK? Experts Warn Of New Wave Of Pink Eye COVID-19

By Admin Experts are seeing a new symptom emerge from the latest COVID-19 subvariant: conjunctivitis, also known as “pink eye.” As the symptoms of COVID-19 changed over time with each new emerging variant, common complaints became suspicious. Just as a runny…

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