Rachel NANDELENGA

Communications & Advocacy Strategist.Over 2 decades (of which 15 @UN). Program Communications Ethusiasist, & Comms Trainer. Own views

[Rachel NANDELENGA @RNANDELENGA]

Today is #MyXAnniversary
Looking ahead with focus. Grateful for the journey.

[Dr PARVEEN YOGRAJ @dr_yograj]

It’s the Bacteria, Not You: Why Your Careful Antibiotic Use Still Leaves You Vulnerable
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Many people believe that if they personally use antibiotics responsibly—only when prescribed and always finishing the full course—they’ll stay safe from resistance. That’s a common and understandable misconception, but it misses how resistance actually works.
Resistance isn’t something that happens inside your body. It’s the bacteria that evolve. These tiny organisms multiply incredibly fast and constantly mutate. When antibiotics are present, they kill the vulnerable bacteria, but any that happen to carry resistance genes survive, multiply, and take over. Bacteria can also swap these resistance genes directly with each other through a process called horizontal gene transfer—even between completely different species.
The resistant “superbugs” that result don’t stay in one place. They spread through everyday contact, hospitals, contaminated food or water, travel, and even the environment. So even if you’ve never misused an antibiotic in your life, you can still encounter a resistant infection that originated from someone else’s overuse, agricultural practices, or natural bacterial evolution.
That’s why antibiotic resistance is a community and global issue, not just a personal one. Your responsible habits are still incredibly valuable—they reduce the overall pressure that drives more resistance to emerge and spread. By using antibiotics wisely, supporting stewardship programs, and raising awareness, we all help preserve these life-saving drugs for everyone, including future generations. It’s collective action that makes the real difference.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
#MedTwitter #MedEd #MedX @IhabFathiSulima @AnujaJaiswalTOI

[Dr. Priyam Bordoloi @DocPriyamMD]

So I was talking to a patient today and he was fully convinced he’s safe from antibiotic resistance because he personally never misuses them.

Had to gently break the news that it’s not your body that gets resistant, it’s the bacteria.

[The Observer @observerug]

World Bank warns: Uganda running out of jobs

By the end of 2025, Uganda faced an estimated jobs deficit of 1.64 million, while about 90% of the country’s workforce remained in the informal sector.

“Closing this gap is not just an economic priority; it is the defining development challenge of the next decade.”

https://t.co/hqDF1rKZNG

[Rachel NANDELENGA @RNANDELENGA]

Yes, it does.

[G. F. Allen @AuthorGFAllen]

Does reading a lot naturally improve writing ability?

[Rachel NANDELENGA @RNANDELENGA]

Many patients leave hospitals and pharmacies without fully understanding the diagnosis, dosage, side effects, or what medicines should never be mixed. Some never ask questions because they fear sounding disrespectful.
But silence in healthcare can be dangerous.

[State House Uganda @StateHouseUg]

President @KagutaMuseveni has assented to eight pieces of legislation, including the National Drug and Health Products Authority Act, 2026, which expands regulation across medicines, vaccines, medical devices, diagnostics, cosmetics, and other health products, strengthening safety and oversight.

Also assented to were the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act, 2026, introducing mandatory energy standards, audits, and regulation of inefficient technologies, and the Non-Performing Assets Recovery Trust (Repeal) Act, 2024, which dissolves the Trust and transfers its functions to the Ministry of Finance to streamline operations.

The Employment (Amendment) Act, 2025 strengthens protections for domestic, casual, and migrant workers, while the Forensic and Scientific Analytical Services Act, 2026 enhances forensic systems and evidence handling. Other laws assented to include the Copyright and Neighbouring Rights (Amendment) Act, 2026, the Public Enterprises Reform and Divestiture (Amendment) Act, 2024, and the Magistrates Courts (Amendment) Act, 2026.

[Sharran Srivatsaa @sharran]

26 predictions for 2026:

1. Gemini will be the most used AI model because it’s baked into Google and people will use whatever shows up by default.

2. Substack will become the YouTube of writing, where a small group of writers get most of the attention.

3. LinkedIn will be full of AI slop, which will make real human writing way easier to spot.

4. Hyper-local creators will become mini celebrities in their cities and drive real business locally.

5. Facebook’s organic reach will be wildly underpriced compared to every other social platform.

6. Meta’s AI glasses will start going mainstream because they don’t ask people to change how they live. Even my wife has one.

7. YouTube will be the number one place for views, brand building, and growing a business.

8. Amazon will keep winning retail because people say they want Etsy but click Amazon when it’s time to buy.

9. Zillow will fight the entire real estate industry to assert its dominance and own more of the home buying and selling process.

10. Email will beat paid social ads for most small and mid-size businesses.

11. Direct mail will grow again as a marketing channel because email inboxes are full and physical mailboxes are mostly empty.

12. PDFs will stop working as lead magnets and get replaced by free tools and simple apps.

13. Investors will stop caring about boring 15-slide pitch decks and pay more attention to live demos and real working products.

14. Small niche creators will build tools and apps because they have distribution, but most will never get SaaS-level valuations.

15. AI that brings in customers and revenue will beat AI that saves time and costs for small and medium businesses.

16, Platforms like Coinbase, DraftKings, FanDuel, and prediction markets will grow in 2026 even as most users lose money.

17. More people will put new money into index funds than into buying homes in 2026.

18. Bitcoin will be owned by fewer people, but those people will own a lot more of it.

19. Private credit will be the biggest winner among boring asset classes and will attract retail investors who have never had access before.

20. When SpaceX goes public, it will make people remember why they liked investing in the first place.

21. Tesla will keep dominating while Elon Musk becomes so rich that even people who hate him will have to admit he won.

22. Avengers: Doomsday and The Odyssey will carry the box office and make the business of Hollywood look healthier than it really is.

23. Interest rates will come down a bit, but borrowing money will still feel expensive.

24. Lawyers will stay busy cleaning up dumb mistakes AI puts into contracts.

25. People will watch phone-style content on their TVs while using their phones as a second screen.

26. Comedy creators will dominate watch time because they give people a quick break from being online and overwhelmed all day.

[Rachel NANDELENGA @RNANDELENGA]

@KBarigye @mtnharvestug Congratulations Kenneth! Well deserved

[NTV UGANDA @ntvuganda]

Studies indicate that the world is growing older, but Africa is growing younger, and this trend holds true. This means the future workforce of the world will come from the continent. As a result, we have decided to invest heavily in the education space- Adrian Bukenya, Country Director Mastercard Foundation Ug

#MastercardFoundation

[RUFORUM @ruforumsec]

Mastercard Foundation Agribusiness Challenge Fund 2024-2025 (up to $2,500,000)

Deadline: November 22, 2024 https://t.co/324jxKsltE

[Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program @Makerere @MCFMakerere]

𝑷𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒑 𝑫𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒑𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑩𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒌𝒇𝒂𝒔𝒕
This morning, we hosted a breakfast meeting for partnership development, bringing together our transition partners and prospective new partners to support our Phase II scholars and Phase I alumni in their ongoing

[RUFORUM @ruforumsec]

Uganda Program Communications Community of Practice 2024 Retreat aimed to review and reflect on comms strategies, brand consistency and risk mitigation, impact story telling, enhance collaboration for unified program comms and plan strategic activities for 2025 #YoungAfricaWorks

[Children's Rights and Violence Prevention Fund @CRVPF1]

Inspire, Influence & Engage!

🌍 We're excited to be apart of the ongoing @MastercardFdn Program Communications 2024 Retreat! 🚀

@CRVPF1 is committed to communicating for impact!💪🏾

#YoungAfricaWorks #ugandaprogramcomms #crvpf #buildingpower

[CEFORD Uganda @ceforduganda]

We are excited to participate in the @MastercardFdn Uganda Programs communications Retreat to review , Strategize and align our communications efforts
#YoungAfricaWorks

[RUFORUM @ruforumsec]

Official launch of the #YoungAfricaWorks Uganda digest newsletter. This newsletter serves as a mouthpiece in Uganda, showcasing the transformative stories of young people who have participated in the @MastercardFdn programs.

[RUFORUM @ruforumsec]

Grateful to participate in Day 3 of the Uganda Program Communications retreat. Today's sessions focused on impact story telling, defined as a system change story which sparks imaginations, emotions, highlights barriers and change and it is data based #YoungAfricaWorks

[Enhancing Lead Firm Structure for Youth Employment @LFS_PSFU]

Excited to attend the 2024 Mastercard Foundation Program Communications Retreat, part of the Program Communications Community of Practice. Eager to reflect and enhance @MastercardFdn ‘s program delivery to empower Uganda’s youth, especially young women!

#YoungAfricaWorks

[The Innovation Village @TheVillageUG]

The past three days @MestilHotel have been a truly inspiring journey of learning, collaboration, and connection with the communication team of the #YoungAfricaWorks program, an initiative of the @MastercardFdn.

What stood out most was the powerful realization of how communication can bridge the gap between our work and the communities far beyond the tarmac roads, ‘those at the last mile’. Together, we explored how to tap into the immense opportunities within the #YoungAfricaWorks initiative to create meaningful impact and lasting change.

As John Seel Muraguri, Director of Country Program Communications at the @MastercardFdn, beautifully put it, “We are program people with communication expertise.” These words will always remind us that with the right message, context, and purpose, we can drive meaningful change in communities.

The journey continues!
#UgandaProgramComms
@youngafricawks @FAWEUganda @BRACworld

[Melissa Fleming 🇺🇳 @MelissaFleming]

Are you a young person who wants to make a meaningful impact on the world at a time when it is greatly needed?

Our Young Professionals Program (YPP) offers an excellent opportunity to start a career with the @UN.

Do apply: https://t.co/wVgSAg2XMw