Esther Nakkazi
Journalist at Freelance
Freelancer, science, health journalist; media trainer; mentor; UgandaScieGirl blog; Founder HEJNU, MIT Fellow '08 https://t.co/0WAvDEH3zY, https://t.co/ySPndZEyaq
Articles
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1 week ago |
cancerworld.net | Esther Nakkazi
People with albinism in Africa face many obstacles, including a significantly higher risk of skin cancer due to intense sun exposure and lack of melanin, making prevention and access to protective care essential. CancerWorld journalist, Esther Nakkazi, explores some of the problems and what is being done to overcome them. People with albinism face a disproportionate risk of skin cancer, as they lack the protection that melanin confers against the sun’s ultraviolet rays.
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1 month ago |
phys.org | Esther Nakkazi
Ugandan researchers are transforming discarded banana stems into textiles, hair extensions and sanitary pads, positioning the East African nation to capitalize on growing global demand for sustainable fibers.
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1 month ago |
allafrica.com | Esther Nakkazi
This article was supported by SGCI. [KAMPALA] Ugandan researchers are transforming discarded banana stems into textiles, hair extensions and sanitary pads, positioning the East African nation to capitalise on growing global demand for sustainable fibres.
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1 month ago |
scidev.net | Esther Nakkazi
This article was supported by SGCI. [KAMPALA] Ugandan researchers are transforming discarded banana stems into textiles, hair extensions and sanitary pads, positioning the East African nation to capitalise on growing global demand for sustainable fibres.
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2 months ago |
gavi.org | Esther Nakkazi
When Brian Lubega, a 30-year old resident of Kawempe in Kampala, heard a radio announcement about mpox vaccine distribution in his area, he didn’t hesitate. Lubega manages house rentals and works as a money lender, regularly interacting with many people in his part of the Ugandan capital. Concerned about his exposure, he made the decision to protect himself. “I see people I know, especially boda-boda (motorcycle taxi) riders, infected.
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