Uganda NCD Alliance
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This is the official Twitter handle of Uganda Non Communicable Diseases Alliance (UNCDA). #ActOnNCDs #EnoughNCDs
Kampala, Uganda
Joined September 2020
Today, we join the world to mark #WorldDiabetesDay under the theme “Diabetes & Wellbeing at Work.” UNCDA calls on all workplaces in Uganda to promote healthier environments through regular screening, access to information, supportive policies, and healthier lifestyle options. A
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📢 We’re excited to share our Quarter 3 Newsletter! It highlights key events and actions taken in Rwanda to fight against noncommunicable diseases (#NCDs) Access the full newsletter here: https://t.co/IUPjUHPl7Y
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🌍 World COPD Day | “Short of Breath? Think COPD” In support of #WorldCOPDDay, we join the global effort to highlight the importance of early and accurate COPD diagnosis under the theme “Short of Breath? Think COPD.” Timely COPD diagnosis has a significant public health impact.
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#CervicalCancer is one of the most preventable and curable forms of cancer, if detected early. Women should be screened for cervical cancer every 5–10 years starting at the age of 30. Screening should be available to women in all countries, followed by immediate treatment where
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Recently @UgandaDiabetes @D1fyants @SoniaNabetaFDN joined # Racheal Diabetes Amputees foundation to a global diabetes walk at Entebbe Grade B hospital.
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We have officially kicked off the national #WorldDiabetesDay activities today, themed “Diabetes & Wellbeing at Work,” in Sheema Municipality. UNCDA teams and the Ministry of Health are already on the ground preparing for a full day of: 🔹 NCD screening 🔹 Wellness walk 🔹 Health
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Today, we join the world to mark #WorldDiabetesDay under the theme “Diabetes & Wellbeing at Work.” UNCDA calls on all workplaces in Uganda to promote healthier environments through regular screening, access to information, supportive policies, and healthier lifestyle options. A
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#WorldDiabetesDay is happening tomorrow! Join @IntDiabetesFed campaign to call for employers and employees to improve their knowledge about #diabetes and take action to facilitate supportive work environments for people with the condition. 🔗 https://t.co/tYOfy1eIVO
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🏃♂️ Physical activity is one of the strongest defenses we have against NCDs. Yet, about 1 in 4 Ugandan adults do not meet recommended activity levels. Through our community outreaches with @UncdaUg, we continue to see a growing desire among Ugandans to take charge of their
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Ahead of #WorldDiabetesDay (14 Nov), explore the story of Snehal who lives with #diabetes & her call to #LeadOnNCDs in her audio-diary. 🗨️"We need to ensure that people living with diabetes can have good quality of life as everyone else" https://t.co/ehPEVqYsEJ
@bluecirclediab
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Day 1 of the #14DaysOfDiabetesActivism is here.. Do you know you can be among the statistics? Go and screen today and know where you lie. @eancdalliance @UgandaDiabetes @UDAHP_UK @SEATINIUGANDA @CefrohtUg
#NutritionistKD | #NutritionCommandCentre | #14DaysOfDiabetesActivism
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Down memory lane 💙 More than 10 years of advocacy, collaboration, and impact across East Africa. 🌍 Still committed to ending the NCD burden together 💪 #NCD #HealthForAll
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Join us on November 12th, 2025, at 3:00 PM (EAT) for the #MLIat10 Webinar Series as we gear up for the 10-year anniversary celebrations with Dr. @jmukwaba Dr. @jaspernidoi & @WillySsengooba 🔗Register here: https://t.co/XZkhP0oxJx — CPD points will be awarded
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Today we walked for a cause that matters!🌸 The Eureka Place Hotel team, partners, and community took to the streets of Ntinda, Naguru, Kyambogo, and Bukoto for the Cancer Awareness Walk. Why? To show that awareness matters, and action saves lives.✨❤️
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Taking the NCD conversation to the workplace… As part of the Uganda NCD Alliance initiative @UncdaUg, we had the privilege of engaging the dynamic team at Salt Media on the power of nutrition in the prevention and control of NCDs. Our lead nutritionist, Ivan Philip Baguma
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Behind every survivor is a story of courage and early detection. 💗 Watch Margaret Okello's journey and book your breast screening this #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth. 🎥 [Watch full video: https://t.co/aeKSIRHbZl]
#ActOnNCDs #GetScreened
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Behind every survivor is a story of courage and early detection. 💗 Watch Margaret Okello's journey and book your breast screening this #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth. 🎥 [Watch full video: https://t.co/aeKSIRHbZl]
#ActOnNCDs #GetScreened
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✨ From Kigali to Kampala, Bujumbura to 🇹🇿 2025 has been a year of action! Through regional workshops, we’re building awareness & ownership of the EAC NCD Strategic Framework, making the fight against NCDs a shared regional mission. 🌍💪🏾 #Pamoja #EastAfrica #NCDs
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🎗️ Early detection saves lives! Perform regular breast self-exams, know your family history, and schedule mammograms if you’re 40+. Let’s take action this #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth 💪💗 #BreastCancerAwareness #NCDs #UNCDA 📍Learn more from the tips below 👇
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