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Poor sanitation is costing Uganda lives and Ugx 5.9 trillion every year. An estimated 33 children under five die daily from diarrhoeal diseases linked to inadequate water, sanitation and hygiene. With Busoga, Bukedi and urban centres among the hardest hit, is Uganda investing enough to stop the losses? Share your thoughts in the comment section! Switched by @l_mwesigwa #Switchafrica #impact #sanitation

Uganda's conservationist @DoctorGladys is nominated among the top 5 CNN Heroes 2026. Her nomination is significant because it recognises nearly three decades of work demonstrating that protecting wildlife also means protecting the people who live alongside it.Switched by Marlene Isabella #shapingnarratives #switchafrica #onehealth

What if protecting gorillas starts with protecting people? @DoctorGladys has championed the One Health approach in Uganda, recognising that the health of humans, communities, wildlife and the environment are interconnected. By keeping communities healthy, we can also create a safer environment for gorillas to thrive. Every November 3rd, the world celebrates One Health Day, recognising the importance of this to communities . Dr. Gladys has been nominated for the 2026 CNN Heroes recognition. Let's help bring this recognition home! Vote for Dr. Gladys here: cnn.com/world/heroes/vote Every vote counts. Let's celebrate a conservation champion whose work reminds us that when people and nature thrive together, we all win! Switched by @ShibaNakakande

Making up 50% to 60% of the human body, water is critical for regulating temperature, transporting vital nutrients, removing waste, and keeping organs functioning smoothly. Drinking enough water keeps your brain sharp and prevents the common discomforts of dehydration. Switched by @ShadrachBethel #SwitchHealth #Water

What does meaningful youth representation look like, and how well are young people's voices reflected in Parliament? We sit down with Hon. @MwineTumwebaze, Western Youth MP in the 12th Parliament of Uganda, for a conversation on youth representation, leadership and the issues affecting young people. 🎥 Full interview premieres only on Switch Africa. Switched By @shunxshannon #SwitchAfrica #UgandaPolitics #YouthRepresentation #MwineTumwebaze #WesternYouthMP #AfricanYouth

Besides the falling shilling hitting your pocket, It can make Uganda’s existing foreign debt more expensive to repay without borrowing another dollar. So, what does this mean for the national budget and the services Ugandans depend on? Switched by @l_mwesigwa #impact #switchafrica #ugandaeconomy

In January 2025, African Union member states adopted the Kampala CAADP Declaration, setting out an ambitious 10-year strategy to transform Africa's agri-food systems. But beyond agricultural production targets, what will this mean for food affordability, nutrition and young consumers in Uganda? Switched by @ShadrachBethel #Africanunion #switchafrica

Ever dreamed of getting a Master's degree in Europe on a 100% full scholarship? At the 2026 MCI Career Bazaar, I had the privilege of interviewing Juliette Rubenstein, Programme Manager for Education & Higher Education at the EU Delegation to Uganda. She shared valuable insights into the Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scheme from eligibility criteria to insider application advice. If studying in Europe is on your bucket list, this conversation is for you. 📌 Save this post and tag a friend who needs to see this! Switched By @shunxshannon #ErasmusMundus #StudyInEurope #FullyFundedScholarship #MastersScholarship #SwitchAfrica

Africa is one continent, but flying between its countries can be surprisingly expensive and complicated. The limited direct routes, high fares and long layovers raise a bigger question: why is it still so difficult to fly across Africa? With AU's Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) aim to open up African skies and encourage competition and make travel easier will the ambition translate solve the problem of African air travel, because a united Africa must be an Africa its people can actually reach. Switched by @l_mwesigwa #switchafrica #africanunion

Subjecting plastic containers to heat weakens their molecular bonds, causing heavy metals like lead and cadmium to leach into our meals via steam and oils. Once ingested, these toxins travel directly into the bloodstream and accumulate in the body's fat tissues, impacting health at a cellular level. Switched by @davidkim_ug #CancerAwareness #FoodSafety #SwitchHealth

At the 2026 Career Bazaar, @DonPatrick33 challenged young people to recognise the importance of acquiring multiple skills to remain competitive in an evolving job market. As opportunities continue to change, being multi-skilled could be the difference between simply seeking opportunities and being equipped to seize them. Switched By @shunxshannon #careerbazaar #youthemployability #skillsdevelopment #switchafrica

The stage is set, and the competition is ON! 🔥🌍 The 2026 #AfricaNewsroomContest is here! Hosted at the #MCIMediaHub, this flagship competitive journalism training platform brings together university students from across Africa to showcase their journalism skills & creativity. Switched Africa is a proud partner. #AfricaNewsroomContest