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14 May 2026, 2:41 pm

Aga Khan expands cancer treatment to Uganda amid rising cases

By Byamukama Alozious Aga Khan University has intensified efforts to strengthen Uganda’s fight against cancer as new data indicates a growing national burden affecting thousands of families across the country. During a media engagement on cancer awareness, Dr Deo Ssenkumba…

7 December 2024, 11:14 am

Palliative care association of Uganda marks 25 years 

By Byamukama Alozious The Palliative Care Association of Uganda (PCAU) marked 25 years of dedicated service to Ugandans with a grand event at Silver Springs Hotel in Bugolobi. This significant milestone was celebrated by dignitaries, including the Minister of Health,…

2 September 2024, 11:13 am

Uganda Cancer Institute extends expertise to DRC

By Annet Nakato The Uganda Cancer Institute is assisting the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in establishing a cancer treatment centre in the Kivu region, which will improve cancer care for people in the DRC. The new centre will diagnose…