Tag: Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI)

Uganda Seeks Tangible Mining Investments at Africa Down Under Conference

Africa Down Under, now in its 24th edition, was established to promote Australia’s interests in Africa’s mining and energy sectors. It has since grown into the largest African-focused mining event held outside the continent.

President Museveni Names Uganda’s Crude ‘Pearl Sweet’ as First Oil Nears

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The project has 22 of its planned 31 wells ready, with some extending more than seven kilometres underground. The wells are at different stages of completion and perforation, while pumping and flowback activities continue.

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Prostate Cancer Now Third Most Common in Uganda -UCI...

As Uganda is preparing to join the world in marking Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, the Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI)...

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Uganda Cancer Institute Fights Breast Cancer with Nationwide Early...

The Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) has launched a nationwide campaign urging Ugandans to prioritize regular screenings and early diagnosis...

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Silent Threat: Raising Awareness about Ovarian Cancer in Uganda

At age 39, Ruth Namukwaya was diagnosed with stage one ovarian cancer while in the first trimester of her...

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Uganda Cancer Institute Shifts Focus to Survivorship in Childhood...

The Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) has renewed efforts in the fight against childhood cancer with new campaigns to ensure...

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Uganda Takes Lead as East Africa’s Virology Center of...

Uganda has cemented its place as a regional health powerhouse after being officially designated East Africa’s Center of Excellence...

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UCI Registers Success in Free Mass Cancer Screening Camp

According to the institute, about 70% of patients go to hospitals late for cancer diagnosis and treatment because of limited access to screening and low cancer awareness. This delayed diagnosis and treatment leads to a low survival rate of 30% or fewer for adult patients and roughly 50% for children.

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