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Princess Zahra at the Afro-Asia health summit - 2009-02-07

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Date: 
Saturday, 2009, February 7
Location: 

Kampala Serena

Princess Zahra addressed participants at the three-day Afro-Asia summit on chronic non-communicable diseases

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Princess Zahra Aga Khan


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Aga Khan pleads for child welfare - 2009-02-07

Princess Zahra Aga Khan speaking at the summit on Chronic Diseases, held 5-7 February 2009 in Kampala, Uganda. 2009-02-07
Source: 
www.newvision.co.ug

PRINCESS Zahara Aga Khan has called upon African and Asian governments to invest in early childhood development to prevent chronic non-communicable diseases.

“Early childhood experiences have a direct impact on brain development and exposure to a safe environment, appropriate activities and a balanced diet are essential for the normal development of a healthy adult,” said Zahara.

She said since many diseases were a result of attitudes and lifestyles, prevention should explore the parenting techniques, traditions and eating habits.

Africa, Asia urged on disease control - 2009-02-07

Source: 
www.newvision.co.ug

UNIVERSITIES and tertiary institutions in Africa and Asia have been urged to prioritise training in the management and control of non-communicable diseases (diseases that are not contagious).

Local and international health experts are meeting in Kampala for the summit on chronic, non-communicable diseases for African and Asian countries like diabetes, cancer and heart ailments.
The experts demanded political commitment in dealing with the diseases.

First Lady salutes the Aga Khan - 2009-02-07

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Source: 
www.sundayvision.co.ug

THE First Lady, Janet Museveni, has paid tribute to the Aga Khan Foundation for its contribution to the development of Uganda, particularly in the education sector, a State House statement said on Friday.

Mrs. Museveni made the comment at State House, Nakasero during a meeting with Princess Zahra Aga Khan, daughter of His Highness the Aga Khan. The princess is in Uganda for a conference on health issues.

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