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Uganda is facing a disturbing rise in student suicides, with recent reports revealing that 20% of teenagers in some schools have contemplated taking their own lives. Mental Health Uganda recorded 1,023 cases of suicidal ideation in 2024 alone, with academic pressure, bullying, and family instability among the leading causes. Experts are calling for urgent reforms, including decriminalizing suicide and integrating mental health support into schools.

A recent study by the Economic Policy Research Centre highlights a troubling rise in non-communicable diseases among Ugandan children, largely attributed to unregulated fast-food advertising. The research emphasizes the urgent need for stricter regulations on child-directed marketing and front-of-pack labeling to combat the increasing rates of childhood obesity and poor nutrition.