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A professional organisation that brings together journalists and other communication professionals from non-government organisations, government and academia.
Kampala
Joined August 2012
Find more of our recent journalists orientation on tobacco taxation in Uganda. #TaxTobaccoSaveLivesUg
@unhco @PolicyUganda @BagumaRT
@UgCancerSociety @MinofHealthUG
@uicc @GeorgineObwana
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By Kabuye Ronald The Ugandan government has been urged to align with the World Health Organization (WHO)’s recommendation of imposing a 70% tax on all tobacco products in order to address the serious...
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With just a few days to the start of Africa Industrialization Week, @UNAUGANDA will be hosting an X Space on Youth Rising for an Industrialized Africa. 🗓 Date: Thursday, 13th November 2025 📍 Where: Virtual - X Space ⏰ Time: 8:00 PM - 8:45 PM Theme: “Transforming Africa’s
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Yesterday, we joined a training on Tobacco Taxation, Media Advocacy, and Tobacco Industry Monitoring (TIM). The session focused on building our efforts ahead of the coming tax and budget cycle and offered hands-on skills to assess tobacco tax scenarios using the TETSiM model.
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Countering the tobacco industry interference. #TaxTobaccoSaveLivesUg
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@unhco @UNAUGANDA @WFYouthAfrica @UgCancerSociety
@PolicyUganda @GeorgineObwana @azizagaba @CTC_AFRICA
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By Kabuye Ronald Despite Uganda’s bold step to increase cigarette taxes under the Excise Tax Amendment Act of 2025, the tobacco industry appears to be shielding consumers from the full impact — a...
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As the Uganda Tobacco Taxation Coalition, we remain committed to continuously countering tobacco industry interference. #TaxTobaccoSaveLivesUg
@unhco @UgCancerSociety @WFYouthAfrica @PolicyUganda @UNAUGANDA @CTC_AFRICA
The tobacco industry continues to evolve, shifting from soft cap to hinge-lid packaging, a strategy designed to target consumers across different income groups through price-related promotions. In his presentation, @azizagaba from @unhco elaborates on how such tactics are used
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The tobacco industry continues to evolve, shifting from soft cap to hinge-lid packaging, a strategy designed to target consumers across different income groups through price-related promotions. In his presentation, @azizagaba from @unhco elaborates on how such tactics are used
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#TaxTobaccoSaveLivesUg One of the guiding principles of Article 6 of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control is safeguarding tobacco tax policies from vested interests. Today, we've convened the Africa Tobacco Industry Monitoring (ATIM) Quarterly Meeting, where the
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The Ministry of Transport cannot be blamed for the recklessness of your irresponsible driving or that of your driver!!
The ministry of transport is not responsible for the recklessness of your bus drivers - Baguma Richard #TheDialogue #SaltMediaUpdates
@BagumaRT
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@sabasabaupdates More on: https://t.co/7cI3DK0xUi
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UHCA is happy to attend the monthly @ROSACUg meeting! During the session, @n_nkalubo, the In-Country Coordinator for Road Safety at GHAI, made a powerful call to action encouraging everyone to work together beyond the coalition and take shared responsibility in creating
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With deep sorrow, we mourn the lives lost in the tragic crash along the Gulu–Kampala Highway. No one should die from preventable road incidents. Our condolences to the families & prayers for the injured. Let’s all stay alert & prioritize road safety. #RoadSafety
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A New Chapter Begins! The Uganda Health Communication Alliance congratulates our Coordinator, @BagumaRT, on his appointment as the new Chairperson of the @UgCancerSociety Board. His tenure will focus on enhancing the Society’s visibility, advancing digital transformation among
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The journey continues! After the success of the Uganda Model United Nations Conference 2025, get ready for #UMUN2026 you won’t want to miss it!
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Celebrating 63 years of Uganda’s Independence! As we honor our nation’s journey, we reaffirm our commitment to promoting a healthier Uganda, where every citizen is informed, empowered, and inspired to make choices that foster well-being. Here’s to 63 years of progress, unity,
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In the next episode of #PoeticInsightsPodcast, I sat down with @juliet_namukasa, Chairperson of @PolicyUganda, poet, and spoken word artist. I first met Juliet while I was volunteering at @uhca_ug & I was instantly drawn to her gift of poetry and her heart for community 👇🏾 2/4
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Tobacco is the only legal product that kills its users when it is used the way it is intended to be used-Baguma T. Richard #TaxTobaccoSaveLivesUG
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Tobacco control advocacy training by @UgCancerSociety. Advocates must stay alert to new and emerging tobacco products, often disguised with flashy flavors and deceptive tactics targeting young people. Mr. Talibita Moses (@unhco) reminds us: it’s every citizen’s duty to uphold
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Flavor, a new form of emerging tobacco products with intentions for initiation of young people in their usage. Read more.... https://t.co/Mka7cLLrlt
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“Tobacco is now being marketed as a sexy pastime. Influencers glamorise it, and young women are increasingly the target. It’s very subtle, very deceptive — and very dangerous."
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A well-equipped and empowered platform of journalists advancing tobacco control.
Young people, especially young women, remain prime targets through manipulative packaging that escapes regulation and taxation. @uhca_ug cordinator @BagumaRT calls on journalists and media personalities to be vigilant, expose these tactics, and share these stories as we push
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At today’s journalists’ orientation by @uhca_ug, @BagumaRT (UHCA Coordinator) urged stakeholders to align with WHO standards by raising tobacco taxes by 70% to cut the health burden. In Uganda, 45% of household earners spend most of their income on health. #TaxTobaccoSaveLivesU
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