1. Home
  2. DR DAVID KABANDA

Tag: DR DAVID KABANDA

“Uganda’s Staple Foods Are Not the Enemy: Civil Society Leaders Challenge Misleading Diabetes Claims”

“Uganda’s Staple Foods Are Not the Enemy: Civil Society Leaders Challenge Misleading Diabetes Claims”

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…

Read More
“Uganda’s Silent Epidemic: How Unregulated Food Is Killing the Nation”

“Uganda’s Silent Epidemic: How Unregulated Food Is Killing the Nation”

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,…

Read More
“Empty Plates, Broken Promises: Inside Uganda’s Battle Over School Hunger”

“Empty Plates, Broken Promises: Inside Uganda’s Battle Over School Hunger”

By PATRICK JARAMOGI KAMPALA, Uganda June 13 [SHIFTMEDIA]  — On a tense Friday morning in the halls of the Court of Appeal, a small but momentous legal battle edged forward. The courtroom, presided over by…

Read More
SAFETY: CSOs, Push for Consumer Protection, Food and Nutrition Law

SAFETY: CSOs, Push for Consumer Protection, Food and Nutrition Law

By PATRICK JARAMOGI KAMPALA, Uganda May 22 {SHIFTMEDIA]  Ugandans are grappling with a serious public health crisis—adulterated drinks and unsafe foods have infiltrated the market, leading to an alarming rise in Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) and…

Read More
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…

Read More
FOOD SAFETY: Uganda Marks International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste

FOOD SAFETY: Uganda Marks International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste

By PATRICK JARAMOGI KAMPALA, Uganda [SHIFTMEDIA]  On September 29, Uganda joined the global community in commemorating the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste, a day established by the UN General Assembly in…

Read More
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…

Read More