Healthier food policies: Uganda unveils front-of-pack food warning initiative
Health advocates emphasised that clear front-of-pack warning labels have been successfully implemented in several countries,
Category: Food
Meat impounded, butcheries closed as Hoima launches operation on illegal sale
Dr Oliver Grace Musinguzi, veterinary officer for Hoima City told tndNews, Uganda that the operation is to ensure that all slaughtered meat is inspected to confirm its safety before public consumption.
Ultra-processed foods drive global health crisis, Lancet warns
The Lancet Series calls for a comprehensive, government-led response to curb UPF consumption including mandatory front-of-pack warning labels to alert consumers to unhealthy products.
Yumbe’s sweet solution: How solar dried mangoes became a lifeline for vulnerable homes
For the past seven years, Asiko has been scrimping and saving from donations. Early this year, he used his saving to buy a solar dryer worth two million Uganda shillings.
How Acholi locals are tackling malnutrition with food banks
The United Nations Children’s Agency, UNICEF, has identified malnutrition, malaria, pneumonia, and HIV/AIDS as the leading causes of child mortality in Northern Uganda in 2023.
Nutrition champions lead campaign against malnutrition in Adjumani
From April to September 2024, refugee settlements have shown higher vulnerability to acute malnutrition compared to host communities.
Hazardous pesticides: The silent killer in Uganda
By July 2023, over 65% of the 55 flagged pesticide ingredients classified as HHPs were banned in the European Union but still approved for use in Uganda.
Africa Health Concern donates to over 100 children in Lira district
According to Ejedio, Africa Health Concern is looking for partnerships with both local and international health development players.
Relief food scandal: Apprehended LC3 chair reveals accomplices
Abim district leadership must act quickly to address the issue and restore community trust after the food scandal.
From orchard to innovation: Chucks Foods’ pioneering journey in transforming Ugandan lemons
Chucks Foods Uganda Limited has not only put Ugandan lemons on the global map but has also sown the seeds for a sustainable and prosperous future for the nation.
Besides contaminated foods, hazardous waste disposal poses a threat to water sources in Gulu
According to a research done by ESAFF Uganda in 2022-2023, about 600 million various food types consumed globally are unsafe.
How refugees in Adjumani are fighting malnutrition
James Vuciri Logwenya, the agriculture officer for Dzaipi sub-county lauded the project, saying that since the project started, it has helped to improve on the stunting and malnutrition cases in the region.