Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Life in the slums of Manila can be incredibly difficult, and putting food on the table every day is a big challenge. That’s what makes “pagpag” so popular. This term usually refers to the dust one shakes out of clothing or carpets, but in …
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THIS WEEK: Arrested butcher, fish dealer arraigned before court Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Some beef lovers have been forced to abandon meat after a raid on butcheries by Kampala City Council Authority (KCCA) inspection team on Dec.04 revealed that at times meat is adulterated with chemicals by dealers …
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Kampala, Uganda | GODFEY SSALI | Kampala City Hall Court has sent back on remand the six people who were arrested over spraying suspect harmful chemicals on meat and fish The six were expected to receive sentence on Wednesday after admitting fault last Friday, but when they re-appeared before presiding Grade …
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Six butchers remanded over treating meat with chemical suspected to be formalin, a preservative for dead bodies. Kampala, Uganda | GODFREY SSALI | Six people were Friday remanded to Luzira Prison over allegations of spraying meat and fish with harmful preservative chemicals. The six appeared before Kampala City Hall Court …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Several butchers were arrested Thursday as Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) and Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) conducted a joint operation on butcheries across the city. One Joseph Kayondo and Ssekabila were arrested after Public Health Inspectors found a concoction of chemicals being …
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By Agencies Global health experts have found that processed meat such as hot dogs, ham and sausages can cause bowel cancer Red meat is also “probably” carcinogenic, with associations mainly with bowel cancer, but also with pancreatic cancer and prostate cancer, according to a World Health Organisation (WHO) report. The …
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By Flavia Nassaka Eating Unhygienic meat can cause brucellosis, Hepatitis B, C and even cancer Beef is not only delicious but has plenty of nutritional value though it’s often labeled unhealthy food. It is a rich source of protein, which the body needs to build muscle, maintain organs and regenerate …
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