Tag: Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI)

Museveni Pledges Uganda’s Support as DRC Battles Ebola Outbreak

To strengthen the regional response, Museveni proposed establishing Ebola treatment centres inside eastern DRC in partnership with the Congolese government.

NUP CELEBRATES SIX YEARS, KYAGULANYI PROMISES TO COME BACK HOME SOON

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“We have lost many who have never been seen like Kibalama, many of our comrades have been arrested and tortured and have spent six years in prison and many continue to be detained like Alex Waiswa, Olivia Lutaaya, Doreen Kaija and others. I want to request you to reject the diversions and divisions and there is no turning back we have to sail on and victory is in sight and we are closer to victory, don't give up,” Kyagulanyi added.

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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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