Religious Leaders Urged to Reflect on the Sixth Commandment and Speak Against Harmful Agrochemicals
Clare N As the world marks World Food Day, Religious leaders have been urged to reflect deeply on the Sixth Commandment of God “Do not Kill”, and extend their preaching beyond issues of violence involving pangas, guns, and bombs, to also include indirect forms of killing such as the increased use of highly hazardous agrochemicals […]
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Fort Portal: 40% of the Population Consumes Expired Products Unknowingly
Sylvia According to research conducted by the Jubilee Radio editorial team, approximately 40% of individuals in Fort Portal City have used expired products. This investigation was prompted by numerous public complaints regarding the purchase of expired items, including food, beverages, medications and other household items. The research was undertaken as part of our […]
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Fort Portal, Kasese Residents Develop Complications After Eating Grasshoppers
By Sylvia Residents of Fort Portal city, Kabarole and Kasese, are concerned about the developed complications after eating the November grasshoppers also locally known as Nsenene, a nutritious delicacy in Uganda. About Grasshoppers In Uganda, Grasshoppers come out from the ground when rain is too much, months of may and November. At each […]
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Nutritionist Bwambale Warns on Increased Malnutrition, Recommends Balanced Diet
Lucky Dr. Bernard Bwambale a Nutritionist at Kabarole Research Center, says malnutrition in Tooro region is pausing a serious threat and concern. Bwambale, has cited Fort Portal Regional referral hospital, which has admitted a total of 358 children suffering from under nutrition, in a short period of June to July this year. […]
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Thousands Of Ugandans Suffer From Food Poisoning Annually
By lucky Patrick As Uganda continues to experience an increment in food related diseases, Medical experts have linked the problem to lack of adherence to food safety. Dr. Gilbert Ategeka, a consultant at Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC) Buhinga, confirmed the increase which he attributed to inappropriate food sanitation. Dr. Ategeka, noted that at least […]
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