Addis Ababa | THE INDEPENDENT | A new global report has revealed that child malnutrition remains a persistent threat to millions of children under five, with progress slowing or reversing in many regions. The Joint Malnutrition Estimates 2025 Edition, released by UNICEF, the World Health Organization (WHO), and the World Bank …
Read More »HUNGER CRISIS: Uganda among worst hit countries in 2024
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | THE INDEPENDENT | The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations has revealed that an estimated 673 million people faced hunger globally in 2024, with Uganda listed among the most affected countries. The findings are contained in the 2025 State of Food Security and …
Read More »Boosting nutrition with Ugandan catfish
Mityana, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In recent years, catfish has emerged as a nutritional force and a sustainable source of protein, particularly in regions like Uganda, where aquaculture is gaining traction as a viable solution to food security challenges. Catfish is a resourceful and nutrient-dense fish that has long …
Read More »STUNTED: Little progress toward nutrition targets for children in Uganda
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s efforts to improve nutrition and meet health targets for children and adults remain stunted, as the country grapples with persistent malnutrition and dietary challenges. Gertrude Namayanja, Principal Policy Analyst Office of the Prime Minister, highlights that despite the ambitious Uganda National Action Plan …
Read More »Nutritious meals still elude Ugandans despite rich agricultural landscape
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Accessing nutritious meals continues to be a major challenge for Ugandans due to the costs involved. Experts say that the price of a nutritious meal, comprising fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains, often surpasses the financial means of a considerable number of households. Dr …
Read More »International taste and nutrition giants Kerry opens factory in Uganda
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Irish-based company Kerry has opened a plant in Kampala, Uganda. Kerry, a world leader in taste and nutrition, is expanding its footprint in East Africa with the opening of a factory to support local food and beverage manufacturers. The 1,000 square meter facility will expand …
Read More »Nutritional value of fruit peels
Fruit peels can often have more nutritional value than fruit pulp – Study Kampala, Uganda | AGENCIES | Fruits are essential to a healthy diet as they contain high amounts of minerals, vitamins, dietary fibers, and other phytochemicals with health benefits. Regular consumption of fruits is known to reduce the risk …
Read More »Poor nutrition blamed as children living with HIV struggle to suppress virus
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Experts are concerned that Uganda may not meet its commitment to defeating HIV as an epidemic by 2030, as children living with the virus struggle to stay on treatment. Michael Byamukama, the Country Director of the Regional Psycho-social Support Initiative (REPSSI), reports that the …
Read More »Experts propose vending amid mixed opinion on school feeding
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Experts at Makerere University are proposing school vending as a measure to guarantee nutrition security for learners in primary school. The practice would allow schools to set up vending machines that sell consumer items and ensure that learners have options for alternative meals whenever they …
Read More »S. Sudan launches parliamentary alliance on food, nutrition security
S.Sudan, Juba | Xinhua | South Sudan, in partnership with UN agencies, on Friday launched the parliamentary alliance for food security and nutrition to advance strategies on the right to adequate food and promotion of investments in food and nutrition security. The platform will enable the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) to …
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