Uganda’s Silent Killer: Lawyers Join Fight Against Trans Fats as NCDs Rise
By PATRICK JARAMOGI KAMPALA, Uganda May 10 [SHIFT MEDIA NEWS] The conference hall at Piato Restaurant fell silent when Dr. John Omagino, Executive Director of the Uganda Heart Institute, delivered a chilling warning. “Your body…
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By PATRICK JARAMOGI Kampala, Uganda March 23 [SHIFT MEDIA] On a quiet Monday morning at Patio Restaurant, the usual hum of cutlery and conversation gave way to something far more urgent—an awakening. Journalists from across…
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By PATRICK JARAMOGI KAMPALA, Uganda August 7 [SHIFTMEDIA] When Uganda’s leading daily, New Vision, published a screaming headline on July 31, 2025, claiming that matooke and kalo—two of Uganda’s beloved staple foods—are the leading cause of…
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By Our REPORTER Kampala, Uganda August 4 [SHIFTMEDIA] A coalition of civil society organizations has come together to correct what they describe as harmful misinformation following a recent New Vision article claiming that traditional Ugandan…
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By PATRICK JARAMOGI KAMPALA, Uganda —July 18 [SHIFTMEDIA] A silent but deadly crisis is sweeping through Uganda — and it’s not caused by war or infectious disease. Instead, it’s found on dinner plates, snack shelves,…
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By Patrick Jaramogi KAMPALA – On a cold steel bench at the Uganda Cancer Institute in Mulago, 12-year-old Joshua Mubiru (not his real name) sits curled in pain, clutching his stomach. At just 12, Joshua…
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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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By Our Reporter KAMPALA, Uganda [SHIFTMEDIA] The recently released CONSENT inaugural “Annual Consumer Voice Report” has portrayed a glimpse of hope regarding Ugandans desire to air out their complaints. The report, which reflects the perspectives…
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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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By PATRICK JARAMOGI KAMPALA, Uganda =SHIFT MEDIA= In a bid to address the growing concerns of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) and promote healthier dietary habits among Ugandan consumers, a team of 15 high-profile journalists has embarked…
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