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How people photos are used to depict disease

Is there bias against people of colour in global health publications? Kampala, Uganda | Esmita Charani & Marc Mendelson | Photography is a powerful tool in storytelling and scientific communication. But it can also cause harm when used unethically. We started to realise how photographs can send the wrong message when we were …

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Prof. Lwanga becomes the first Ugandan CEO of ESAMI

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Eastern and Southern African Management Institute (ESAMI) appointed Prof. Martin Lwanga as the new Director General and Chief Executive Officer. Founded in 1980, ESAMI is a Tanzania-based international university owned by several member states of the East African region. Lwanga’s appointment which takes effect …

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Live longer with physical activity

1-minute bursts during daily tasks could help you Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The World Health Organization (WHO) states that at least 1 in 4 adults do not get enough physical activity. Inactivity and sedentary lifestyles carry a 20% to 30% greater risk of premature death compared to more active …

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Insurance sector regulator outlines 2023 priorities

Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | The Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda Chief Executive Officer Kaddunabbi Ibrahim Lubega anticipates a good year for the insurance sector supported by improved economic performance in all sectors. Speaking at the CEO breakfast meeting held in Kampala at the end of last year, Kaddunabbi said, …

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Stanbic unveils 2023 financial relief packages

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As the economy continues to grapple with high inflationary pressures and challenges related to global economic and political turmoil, financial sector players are unveiling plans for customers to remain afloat hoping that the situation will normalize. On January 12, Stanbic Bank unveiled ‘a financial relief …

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Government to close Uganda’s consulate in Dubai

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ministry of Foreign Affairs disclosed to legislators sitting in the Foreign Affairs Committee of Parliament that they may have to close the Ugandan consulate in Dubai and replace it with a liaison office. The officials led by the state minister for Regional Affairs John Mulimba …

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Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo postponed

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo which was scheduled to be held next month was extended by a month, organisers said. This year’s expo was set to be held February 8 – 11 but has now been postponed to April 26 – 28, 2023 and …

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Offensive communication is no longer an offence, court rules

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Constitutional ,in Kampala on Tuesday ruled that Section 25 of the Computer Misuse Act, 2011 which speaks about offensive communication contravenes the constitution and is therefore outlawed. In 2016, two people including lawyers Andrew Karamagi and Robert Shaka went to court to challenge that …

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