By Kyamanduma Patrick,
People living with non-communicable diseases in Kasese District have been urged to get information from credible sources so as to manage their conditions and avoid complications.
Wrong information in addition to fake messages about treatment and healers, some of which are on media platforms, have proven to take a major challenge in the treatment of people with Non communicable diseases, says Ms. Jolly Muhindo, a health worker at Gabriel Memorial center in Nyakabingo two ward in Kasese Municipality.
Non Communicable diseases are also known as lifestyle diseases because their risk factors are linked to how people live.
In an interview with our reporter on Wednesday afternoon, Ms. Jolly said the risk factor for non-communicable diseases include, what is perceived as good feeding on fatty foods and stress among others.
Ms. Muhindo speaking…..
Non communicable diseases include, diabetes, Hypertension, chronic obstructive lung diseases and cancer among others. END.
