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.
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Uganda launches $200m World Bank-backed PIM Plus to transform public investment management
PIM PLUS marks a significant step in Uganda’s drive to ensure public funds are not just spent but invested effectively to achieve tangible development outcomes.
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Nairobi: Uganda positions itself as a model for environmental recovery at UNEA-7
Central to this narrative is the country’s significant expansion of protected areas, which now cover 40% of Uganda’s total landmass
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Kenya urges global action on climate, biodiversity, and pollution at UNEA-7
Kenya will additionally host the International Clean Cooking Summit and engage in Congo Basin conservation initiatives to safeguard critical carbon and biodiversity reservoirs.
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SHARE teams begin cross-country learning exchange to strengthen WASH in healthcare facilities
The initiative marks a critical step toward ensuring that WASH investments under the SHARE project continue delivering lasting health benefits for communities across Africa.
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Gen. Muhoozi honours northern youth MP Okot
The General also urged voters in Kole South to support Okot in the 2026-2031 parliamentary elections, endorsing him as the right and fit candidate for the position.
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Alebtong NRM leaders abandon party flag-bearer for woman MP seat
As elected Alebtong NRM leaders, we are going to campaign for President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, together with the MP for Ajuri County, Denis Hamson Obua.
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Northern Uganda faces hidden crisis: Connecting human rights, UHC, and gender-based violence
Ending GBV in Northern Uganda requires connecting the dots between human rights, UHC, and gender equality.
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Uganda, U.S. seal USD 2.2 billion deal to boost health systems in landmark pact
With the new partnership, both countries signal a shared determination to protect public health not only in Uganda and the United States, but around the world.
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Kitgum residents call on Beatrice Anywar to deliver city status and hospital upgrade
Anywar has previously highlighted infrastructure development, improved health services, access to clean water, and community empowerment as core agenda items.
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Expanding liquid cooling system: Vertiv completes acquisition of PurgeRite
~$1.0 billion purchase strengthens Vertiv’s capabilities in specialised fluid management services for high-density computing and AI applications.
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NRM sends warnings to DECs ahead of parish conferences
The district and sub-county NRM leaders, Ocen said, are already well facilitated including for these conferences.