The Bayankole tribe considers the slim physique unattractive. To them, fat is simply sexy. So when girls get to the ages of eight and nine, they are required to go through a fattening process. This is usually done to speed up the weight gain of the girls so they can attract a husband. PEGASUS REPORTERS, LAGOS | MARCH 23, ...
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HEALTH: Uganda’s cancer burden predicted to hit 40% by 2030
“It has been reported that the number of oncologists [specialists in diagnosing and treating cancer) and nurses trained to handle cancer cases are very few compared to the increasing number of cancer cases,” said Nalule. PEGASUS REPORTERS, LAGOS | MARCH 16, 2023 KAMPALA: The burden of cancer in Uganda is projected to reach 40% in 2030 primarily due to ...
Read More »Uganda Applies for Coronavirus Vaccine
By Agencies -December 9, 2020 Uganda has applied through the Global Alliances for Vaccines and Immunisation (GAVI) to secure the COVID-19 vaccine from drugmaker AstraZeneca amid surging cases in the country, the country’s ministry of health said. Henry Mwebesa, the Director-General of Health Services, said in a statement that the application process is in an advanced stage and the ...
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