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Uganda Launches Nationwide Obesity and Hypertension Screening in UP-HIA Survey

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Uganda has initiated comprehensive nationwide health screenings for obesity and hypertension as part of the Uganda Population-based HIV Impact Assessment (UP-HIA) survey. The Ministry of Health confirmed the expansion beyond HIV testing to address the growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) across all regions. Health Minister Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng emphasized the urgency of the assessment: “The rising cases of hypertension and obesity no…
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examiner.co.ug broke the news in Uganda on Thursday, May 29, 2025.
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