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Breaking the silence: Empowering communities to take control of diabetes

Breaking the silence: Empowering communities to take control of diabetes

Commemorated on November 14 every year, World Diabetes Day unites global leaders, medical professionals, advocates, and communities to raise awareness and promote action against the growing epidemic. The 2024-2026 theme, "Diabetes and Well-Being," emphasises the importance of holistic self-c

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Inside Uganda’s death by suicide puzzle

Inside Uganda’s death by suicide puzzle

In June this year, Kampala registered the highest cases of suicides in a single month, most of them involving high-profile individuals. Mr Luke Owoyesigyire, the Kampala Metropolitan Police deputy spokesperson, said four of seven incidents were registered in a single day on Martyrs' Day

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Using prosthetic bras can boost survivor confidence

Using prosthetic bras can boost survivor confidence

More than 80 percent of women seeking treatment for breast cancer in Uganda are diagnosed at a late stage of the disease. According to Global Cancer Statistics 2022, breast cancer accounts for about 23.3 percent of all cancers in women, making it the second most common cancer among women in

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Why you need to exercise during cancer treatment

Why you need to exercise during cancer treatment

Cancer treatment, depending on the type and stage, may involve a combination of surgery, radiation and chemotherapy, which aims to halt the growth of cancer cells, either by destroying them or inhibiting their ability to multiply. However, chemotherapy is indiscriminate; it targets both

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Does your home really need a revamp?

Does your home really need a revamp?

As the festive season approaches, many homeowners find themselves preoccupied with various ways to refresh their homes, even when everything is still perfectly functional. Ronald Atwine, a civil engineer and managing director of SandBolt Limited, highlights a significant issue; many homeowne

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From corporate to self -employment

From corporate to self -employment

Transitioning from a corporate job to self-employment is bold and challenging.  Stella Mugera: Pursuing passion Despite her fulfilling role as an economics policy analyst at the Uganda Local Governments (ULGA) Association, where she worked from 2008 to 2015, Mugera knew she wanted t

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Strength training is key for overall health

Strength training is key for overall health

If you had to choose between a food voucher that provides you with a three-month nutrition plan and free access to a state-of-the-art gym for three months, what would you choose? I have a feeling that many people would go for the nutrition voucher. The thought of going to the gym can be quit

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The Masaka Flopped Concert Almost Sent Me Into Depression - Gravity Omutujju

The Masaka Flopped Concert Almost Sent Me Into Depression - Gravity Omutujju

Rapper Gravity Omutujju has been holding concerts in Kampala and across Uganda for almost ten years, with most of them being successful.Rapper Gravity Omutujju has been holding concerts in Kampala and across Uganda for almost ten years, with most of the

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Navigating the pain of losing a spouse

Navigating the pain of losing a spouse

Grief is a natural response to loss and a not a one-size-fits-all process. It comes in waves, often hitting one when you least expect it. One might experience a wide range of emotions, including sadness, anger, guilt, and even relief, depending on their spouse's illness or circumstances

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Tooro tea farmers frustrated as prices remain low

Tooro tea farmers frustrated as prices remain low

Uganda's tea industry saw a slight price surge at the recent Mombasa Tea Auction, with the national average climbing to $0.98 (Shs3,605.45) per kilogramme, up from $0.87 (Shs3,200) in August. The recent auctions at the Mombasa Tea Auction, closing on September 17, revealed a notable incr

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