The Minister of Agriculture Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) who also doubles as Kibale East County MP, Hon. Frank Tumwebaze has said he is not sick and that his weight loss is intentional to prevent himself from non communicable diseases. Posting on his social media platforms, the minister warns against the danger non communicable diseases pose to the public.
Below is his full address;
To health educators & promoters, epidemiologists, nutritionists & all health professionals, I am really worried. And you too should be.
Why? The battle against non- Communicable diseases is far from being won.
The dominant but mistaken thinking that being heavy, overweight & obese= being healthy and on the other hand being slim & small-framed = being unhealthy is a serious cause for alarm. To the contrary, a lean body= a strong one Is this hard to understand?
Weight loss can only be worrying if it’s unintentional,unexplainable, and most times due to malnutrition or an involuntary metabolic syndrome associated with underlying chronic sickness. BUT if weight loss is intentional & achieved through measures such as dieting or slimming that involve reducing one’s total body mass through calorie reduction, increased physical activity, or lifestyle changes its nothing else BUT an act to celebrate. It is one of the best health targets/outcomes every rational & disciplined person should set and aim to achieve.
Yes, looking lean or slim may worry some that may not be used with a person’s new looks, BUT it is all ok.
Obesity has never been a badge of honor!
So dear friends sending me messages of “quick recovery”( and especially those of you doing so out of love, not mockery), please take heart , I am not sick. My new looks are intentional.
It’s well with me & I thank God for all his blessings and mostly the gift of life!
Otherwise,Greetings from NALI, our Political MECCA!
