Your body relies on a protein called hemoglobin in red blood cells to carry oxygen throughout the body. Thalassemia causes the body to produce less healthy hemoglobin, which leads red blood cells to break down faster and results in anemia. Switched by @mukyalagertrude #SwitchHealth #PublicHealth

Strengthening EU–youth partnerships in West Nile! 🇪🇺🤝🏽 The EU Delegation visited West Nile to review ongoing initiatives in the region and strengthen its engagement with young people. Through its support for various initiatives, including the PACER consortium, the EU is creating opportunities for young people to engage in civic processes, amplify their voices, and actively participate in safeguarding human rights. When young people are part of civic processes, they can hold leaders accountable, influence decisions, and drive change in their communities. Stronger partnerships mean more opportunities for young people to shape the future they want. Switched by @ShibaNakakande #westnile #shapingnarratives

Tonight, we will be joined by a diverse panel to discuss the new look cranes, opportunities, implications and whether it is sustainable in the long run. Hosted by @KatsLoAnderson1 and @ky3sswa xitter.cf/i/spaces/1nxnRBpAydkxO set a reminder🔔

Empowering students to drive climate solutions is key to a greener future. At this year’s Green Expo, themed, "Nurturing Green Skills for Young Climate Innovators.” Students showcased their creativity and the best of their schools in climate adaptation. Switched by @ShibaNakakande #switchclimate #greenexpo #shapingthenarrative

5 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT VISA-FREE AFRICA Africa is opening borders, but are travellers truly moving freely? From digital travel authorizations to cross-border trade, we explore five things you need to know about visa-free travel in Africa. Is the continent ready for friction-free mobility? Switched by @MarDestin94348 #VisaFree #AfricanStories #ShapingNaratives

Six newsrooms. Five African countries. One shared mission: amplifying solutions. Newsrooms from Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Nigeria, and Malawi have come together under the MESHA Africa Beacon Newsroom Initiative to strengthen solutions journalism and spotlight how communities across Africa are responding to the challenges they face. Because Africa is not only a story of problems. It is also a story of people creating solutions. 🌱 Switched by @ShibaNakakande

Do you Know the road to COP 31? What led to this year’s climate summit, and why does it matter to all of us? Our Switcher, Joathma Alinaitwe, takes you on a journey behind the scenes of @COP31 tracing how we got here, what’s at stake, and why the decisions made at this year’s summit could shape our climate future. Press play and take the journey with us. Switched by @JothamWest #COP31 #ClimateAction #ClimateChange #SwitchAfrica

In our second conversation with the partners behind the #majipreneurs Summit 2026, Juliette Gabrion, Director of @YoungWater_S , unpacks why young innovators are critical to the change in the WASH sector, and the all new Maji Career Fair. @vivaconagua_UG @hiltonfound @WASEU_Uganda @CewasGlobal @Water4PeopleUG @YoungWater_S Switched by @shunxshannon #majipreneurs2026 #youngwatersolutions #WASH #switchafrica

Deworming isn’t always a six-month routine. 🪱 How often you should deworm depends on your risk of getting worm infections, your environment and your exposure. Before taking deworming medicine, know your risk and seek the right guidance. Switched by @kanezashanita #Deworming #HealthAwareness #HealthTips #WormInfections

In the first of our conversations with some of the partners behind Majipreneurs Summit 2026, the CEO of Viva con Agua Uganda shares insights into this year’s edition, the opportunities emerging in the WASH sector, and why supporting local water entrepreneurs matters. @vivaconagua_ug @hiltonfoundation @waseu_uganda @cewasglobal @waterforpeople @youngwatersolutions Switched by @shunxshannon #majipreneurs2026 #vivaconaguauganda #vivaconagua #switchafrica #WASH

Schoolchildren need consistent hydration to maintain focus, participate in sports, and stay healthy. Providing safe, easily accessible drinking water directly reduces the risk of waterborne illnesses, ensuring that high-energy learners stay in class rather than losing time to preventable infections. Switched by @ShadrachBethel #SafeWater #WaterandSanitationHygiene #SwitchHealth

The untold stories of Arua City. From the busy markets to the streets to the young people turning ideas into action, Switch Africa switched on the city to uncover the people, dreams, and everyday stories shaping Arua's future. Switched by @Dismas_Nuwaine @ShibaNakakande #youngpeople #shapingnarratives #switchafrica

From 2025 to 2026, what has truly shifted in Uganda’s WASH sector? We returned to the Majipreneurs Summit to hear from participants who have witnessed that journey firsthand, from ideas and ambition to investment, innovation and tangible progress. One year later, what’s changed? @vivaconagua_UG @hiltonfound @WASEU_Uganda @CewasGlobal @Water4PeopleUG @YoungWater_S Switched By, @shunxshannon #majipreneurs2026 #WASH #switchafrica

The untold stories of Arua City. From the busy markets to the streets to the young people turning ideas into action, Switch Africa switched on the city to uncover the people, dreams, and everyday stories shaping Arua's future. Switched by @Dismas_Nuwaine @ShibaNakakande #youngpeople #shapingnarratives

The Switch Creatives Podcast, hosted by @Kim_Morgan3 brings @mbeewo on the first episode. Follow the link to watch the premiere. youtu.be/7YE0Up-E0BA

The long awaited Switch Creatives Podcast is finally here! Get ready to hear, first hand, from Uganda's young and upcoming creatives, ranging from music, to fashion and visual art. This evening at 6pm on the Switch Africa channel, Episode 01 will premiere, featuring singer and songwriter @mbeewo , hosted by @Kim_Morgan3 , only on the Switch Africa YouTube Channel. Be there!