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TECNO showcases AI-powered innovation in Kampala

Kampala, Uganda | Patricia Akankwatsa | On Friday, Global technology leader TECNO unveiled its AI-powered ecosystem in Uganda. This groundbreaking initiative marks a significant milestone in the country’s technological advancement and underscores TECNO’s commitment to providing innovative solutions that enhance the lives of Ugandans. The showcase featured the company’s latest innovations, including …

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TECNO showcases AI-powered innovation in Kampala

Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA |  Global technology leader TECNO has unveiled its AI-powered ecosystem in Uganda. This groundbreaking initiative marks a significant milestone in the country’s technological advancement and underscores TECNO’s commitment to providing innovative solutions that enhance the lives of Ugandans. The showcase on Friday featured the company’s latest …

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Uganda grapples with unhealthy diets

Substandard food packaging, labelling, and inadequate consumer information have contributed to the crisis. Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | Unhealthy diets are a major contributor to global morbidity and mortality, responsible for an estimated 8 million premature deaths each year. Childhood obesity is also a rising concern worldwide. According to the …

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Uganda embraces electric future

Jinja, Uganda | Patricia Akankwatsa | The resounding success of the inaugural E-mobility Expo in Jinja underscored Uganda’s commitment to a sustainable and electrified future. The event showcased the nation’s progress in transitioning to electric mobility (E-mobility) and highlighted the growing momentum behind this transformative sector. The expo served as a …

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Climate change health plan launched

Rockefeller funded research exposes climate related gaps in Uganda’s health future Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | As climate change intensifies, Uganda is experiencing severe health consequences, including floods, droughts, and temperature fluctuations. These environmental changes contribute to waterborne diseases, vector-borne illnesses, malnutrition, and mental health problems. As the Intergovernmental Panel …

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FAO boosts poultry farming in Teso sub-region

Katakwi, Uganda | Patricia Akankwatsa | The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is making significant strides in improving poultry farming in the Teso sub-region of Uganda. Through a comprehensive initiative aimed at building climate resilience and ensuring food security for smallholder farming households, FAO is providing farmers …

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Irrigation to revolutionise food security and climate resilience in Teso

Katakwi, Uganda | Patricia Akankwatsa | A groundbreaking irrigation project, spearheaded by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in partnership with the Norwegian government and the Global Environment Facility (GEF), is poised to reshape agricultural landscapes and boost food security in Teso sub-region. By introducing state-of-the-art irrigation …

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Childhood Hepatitis B risk high despite vaccine

Health official list challenges hinder birth dose vaccination efforts Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | Despite the introduction of the Hepatitis B (HBV) birth dose vaccine in 2023, public health officials acknowledge persistent challenges in achieving optimal immunisation coverage for new-borns. A major obstacle is the high number of births occurring …

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