In observance of World Food Day, Friday, 16 October 2026, the Alliance, that is FRA, issued a press statement titled “UGANDA CANNOT INNOVATE ON AN EMPTY STOMACH: HUNGER, DROUGHT AND FUEL COSTS ARE PUSHING FOOD OUT OF REACH” across traditional and digital media outlets.
To ensure this statement reflects a collective voice, CEGGI confirmed its participation.
The statement addresses key food security issues in Uganda, including hunger, malnutrition, food access, nutrient deficiency, food loss, food safety, obesity, rising food prices, and the energy crisis. It concludes with an urgent call for national action. The draft is attached for your review.
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