Joseph Kibalizi

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

Heat and air pollution don't just harm your health separately. Together, symptoms can appear sooner and be more severe.

Stay up to date on the weather forecast and check air quality in your area. To learn more about air quality in your city, visit https://t.co/KYiPgbgyqG
#BeatTheHeat

[Makerere University School of Public Health @MakSPH]

Kampala at a Crossroads: What New Research Reveals About Mobility, Governance, and the City’s Public Health Risks

Gridlock, boda-bodas, polluted air, and unsafe streets are part of everyday life in Kampala, but new research suggests these are not just transport problems. Researchers at @Makerere University School of Public Health are examining how governance, policy choices, and power shape urban mobility and, in turn, public health outcomes in the city.

Through a multi-country study spanning Kampala, Kigali, and Lilongwe, the research reveals why some transport options are prioritised while others are neglected, and how these decisions affect safety, equity, and wellbeing. As Kampala grows rapidly, the findings raise urgent questions about whose interests current mobility systems serve, and at what cost.

Read the full article: https://t.co/3EK6Guf9ud

[SALIM SSENTONGO 💎 @salimcruz80]

Air pollution remains a silent killer worldwide—contributing to ~7.9 million deaths in 2023 alone, per the latest State of Global Air report. We all deserve clean air for better health!#MLIat10 #MyAirMyHealth #FRESHAIR4LIFE #FRESHAIR4LIFEUG

[Joseph Kibalizi @KibaliziJoseph]

After decades of progress, the HIV response stands at a crossroads. Life-saving services are being disrupted, and many communities face heightened risks and vulnerabilities.
"Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response."
#StopTheStigma
#EndingAIDSBy2030

[SALIM SSENTONGO 💎 @salimcruz80]

🚨 Uganda's air is TOXIC—kids breathing poison daily! 😷 We ALL deserve CLEAN cities & healthy lungs! Fight for #FRESHAIR4LIFEUG now! 🌍💨
#MLIat10 #MyAirMyHealth #FRESHAIR4LIFE
RT if you demand fresh air! 👇

[Joseph Kibalizi @KibaliziJoseph]

While you rush to work or school this morning , take a second to check your air quality, it matters more than you think. #MyAirMyHealth #FRESHAIR4LIFE #FRESHAIR4LIFEUG
#MLIat10

[Yusuf Oceans @YusufOceans]

#MLIat10
#MyAirMyHealth
#FRESHAIR4LIFE
#FRESHAIR4LIFEUG
Air pollution refers to the presence of harmful or excessive substances in Earth's atmosphere,affecting human health, ecosystems, and https://t.co/JsFyuvQTe0 is one of the world's largest environmental health risks.

[SALIM SSENTONGO 💎 @salimcruz80]

Air pollution chokes our cities, harming health & the planet. Time to act for cleaner skies & lungs! 🌍💨 #MLIat10 #MyAirMyHealth #FRESHAIR4LIFE #FRESHAIR4LIFEUG

[Joseph Kibalizi @KibaliziJoseph]

Clean air is a shared treasure, one we must protect with urgency and purpose. The #MyAirMyHealth calls on everyone to take action for cleaner, healthier air in our communities. We must guard every breath jealously and champion sustainability for a liviable Kampala.
#FRESHAIR4LIFE

[Lung Institute, Makerere University @Lung_Institute]

You’ve probably seen it or would like to be part of it. We are running a social media campaign to raise awareness about the hidden dangers of air pollution on your lungs. Join via #MyAirMyHealth #FreshAir4Life #FreshAir4LifeUG #MLIat10 @brucekirenga @AirQoProject @FRESHAIRTeam

[Lung Institute, Makerere University @Lung_Institute]

Cooking especially with poor ventilation can release harmful pollutants that damage your lungs. Dr. @katswincey breaks it down:
#MLIat10 #MyAirMyHealth #FRESHAIR4LIFE #FRESHAIR4LIFEUG @emkansiime @brucekirenga @FRESHAIRTeam @MORDECAI1992 @Jackynakabira @ikimuli2020 @NREP_Uganda

[Joseph Kibalizi @KibaliziJoseph]

Different studies show that air pollution may increase sleep apnea risk,
In this context, a report published by "New Atlas" noted that awareness of air quality could mitigate this risk and improve sleep patterns.
@Lung_Institute
@brucekirenga
#MyAirMyHealth
#FRESHAIR4LIFE

[Joseph Kibalizi @KibaliziJoseph]

Did you know? 9 out of 10 people worldwide breathe polluted air every day. We can change that. @FRESHAIRTeam @Lung_Institute
@brucekirenga
#MyAirMyHealth #MLIat10 #FRESHAIR4LIFE

[Lung Institute, Makerere University @Lung_Institute]

"I am a student, and I walk to school every day. Along the way, I'm exposed to car emissions and dust from road construction. Masks help me to protect our lungs" #MLIat10 #MyAirMyHealth #FRESHAIR4LIFE #FRESHAIR4LIFEUG @brucekirenga @Lung_Institute @Educ_SportsUg @MORDECAI1992

[Joseph Kibalizi @KibaliziJoseph]

@janejacqueC Me good and u dia