BY REUTERS There is no link between mobile phone use and increased brain cancer risk, according to a new World Health Organization-commissioned review of the available published evidence worldwide. Despite the huge rise in the use of wireless technology, there has not been a corresponding rise in the incidence of […]
According to government statistics, Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) registered around 3,500 new cancer cases in 2015 but the number of new cases registered annually has now increased to around 7,500. Patrick Kamara hosts Mrs Rebecca Mayengo, a cancer survivor, and Dr. Henry Ddungu from UCI for an insightful conversation on […]
Rotarians are soliciting over 3.6 Million US dollars which is approximately Shs13.8 billion to construct two cancer radiotherapy bankers at the Nsambya cancer treatment centre. Mr. Michael Tyiyitegeka, the vice-chairperson for the Cancer Run 2023 says, out of the Shs13.8 billion they have so far secured, only Shs4.3 billion is […]
The Central region of Uganda has been ranked as the top area with the most people suffering from cancer-related diseases as compared to other regions in the country. The executive director of the Uganda Cancer Institute, Dr. Jackson Orem says the Central region is followed by the Northern region and […]
By Prossy Kisakye The Covid-19 pandemic and its public health control measures have continued to cause disruptions in access to cancer services across the country. The concern was raised by Gertrude Nakigudde, the Chief Executive Officer at Uganda Women’s Cancer Support Organization (UWCSO). She notes that Covid-19 has had a […]
