Tag: Diabetes

NIRA Set for First-Ever Nationwide Registration of Legally Resident Foreigners

Under the new system, successfully registered foreign nationals will be issued Alien Identification Numbers (AINs) and Alien Identification Cards, which will serve as official identification documents for foreign residents in Uganda. The validity period of each card will correspond with the duration of the holder’s immigration permit or authorized stay.

Police Condemn Mob Justice on Uganda Rugby Cranes Player Sidney Gongodyo

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“As police, we responded to information as soon as we received it regarding the mob action. Upon arrival at the scene, Sidney was found critically injured but still alive. He was rushed to Mulago Hospital for medical attention, where he succumbed to his injuries,” Rusoke said.

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Experts Dispel Claims Linking Staple Foods to Diabetes Surge

The Uganda Diabetes Association (UDA) has dismissed claims that traditional Ugandan staple foods are directly responsible for the rising...

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Increasing Prevalence of Type 1 Diabetes in Children Worries...

The medical experts are concerned about the increasing prevalence of type 1 diabetes in children across the country. Type 1...

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Addressing Uganda’s Aging Population in Promoting Socio-Economic Transformation

Uganda’s aging population presents both a challenge and an opportunity to re-imagine how society values and supports its elders. Aging Ugandans must be viewed not as a burden but as an integral part of the nation’s fabric, deserving of respect, care, and the opportunity to thrive.

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Uganda Prisons Service Prioritizes Health with Ebola Sensitization and...

By combining these strategies, the UPS aims to empower its staff to protect themselves and their communities from the threat of infectious diseases.

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Why Chronic Kidney Diseases (CKD) are on Rise

Managing the diseases or conditions that are most likely causing the CKD can be done by taking steps to slow down the CKD process directly, also known as “slowing CKD progression,” lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease (having a heart attack or stroke), and treating any complications that one may have because of their CKD.

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