Ugandans can now live longer than before- census report

The latest census report released by the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) has indicated that Ugandans now live longer than ever before.
The census report released on Thursday indicated that the current life expectancy for Ugandans ย is 68.5 years, moving from 63.7 in 2014.
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โThis means people are living longer now and doesnโt happen by accident,โ UBOS Executive Director, Dr.Chris Mukiza said.
The census results also indicated that women in Uganda live longer than men while the growth rate is now at 2.9%.
The results also show that 53% of Ugandaโs population are females
In the same vein the census results have indicated that Ugandaโs fertility rate is 4.5 births per woman.
The UNFPA country representative Gift Malunga hailed UBOS for ensuring a successful census, but urged that the results are disseminated widely.
โIt is essential that this evidence is widely disseminated and fully utilized at all levels. My app appeal to you ย is to ensure these findings reach decision makers at the national, sub national and even household levels through our parish model,โ Malunga said.
She also urged government to use the data to provide services to its citizens.
โThere is an increasing number of deprived young people and the growing demand for better governance and accountability, we must use the new data to respond more effectively .We ย believe this information will empower state and non-state ย actors to make informed decisions that address the needs and unlock the potential of Uganda's dynamic population.โ