Uganda Cancer Institute

Uganda Cancer Institute The only National Referral Cancer Centre in the Country! We have a very active research agenda on cancers.

35,968 cancer cases were recorded in Uganda in a single year. ⚠️New data from the Uganda Cancer Institute reveals that y...
18/08/2026

35,968 cancer cases were recorded in Uganda in a single year.
⚠️New data from the Uganda Cancer Institute reveals that your region, altitude, and lifestyle drastically change your cancer risk.
📍 Top regions affected: Central (9,401), Mid-North (3,061), and Busoga (2,566).
Why are certain cancers spiking in specific districts? Knowledge and early detection save lives.Get the full, eye-opening report in today's , Pages 4-5. ??

Behind every second chance is a team that refused to give up.Happy Heroes’ Day to the Uganda Cancer Institute Bone Marro...
09/06/2026

Behind every second chance is a team that refused to give up.
Happy Heroes’ Day to the Uganda Cancer Institute Bone Marrow Transplant Team. Your work transforms lives and inspires hope across Uganda.
We honor you today and every day 👏

The Board, Management, and Staff of Uganda Cancer Institute warmly congratulate H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on his swear...
14/05/2026

The Board, Management, and Staff of Uganda Cancer Institute warmly congratulate H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on his swearing-in as President of the Republic of Uganda.
We celebrate your visionary leadership and look forward to continued growth in Uganda's health sector.

Today, we celebrate the remarkable progress made in strengthening Uganda's health care system, cancer treatment, researc...
14/05/2026

Today, we celebrate the remarkable progress made in strengthening Uganda's health care system, cancer treatment, research and specialized medical services under your leadership H. E Gen. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni.


"I am deeply grateful to the Government of Uganda for funding my medical treatment. I have recovered well and am finally...
24/04/2026

"I am deeply grateful to the Government of Uganda for funding my medical treatment. I have recovered well and am finally heading home. I would like to thank the Hon. Minister of Health, Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng, and request her to extend my sincere appreciation to H.E. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for his unwavering support of our health sector. As I leave, I urge the public to start trusting our own Ugandan doctors; their expertise is world-class." — Mr. Sande Stephen

Behold the pioneering medical team! Led by Dr. Okello Clement, Head of the Bone Marrow Transplant program , these exper...
24/04/2026

Behold the pioneering medical team! Led by Dr. Okello Clement, Head of the Bone Marrow Transplant program , these experts are the faces behind Uganda’s first-ever successful transplant. History in the making!

Big smiles today! We are honored to have Minister of Health Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng witness this life-changing milestone as...
24/04/2026

Big smiles today! We are honored to have Minister of Health Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng witness this life-changing milestone as we transition to a regional hub for advanced cancer care ; First Bone Marrow Transplant.

History is home! ‎Uganda marks a massive medical win today as we discharges Sande Stephen the nation’s first-ever bone ...
24/04/2026

History is home!
‎Uganda marks a massive medical win today as we discharges Sande Stephen the nation’s first-ever bone marrow transplant patient. After battling multiple myeloma, Stephen’s journey proves that world-class, life-saving care is no longer a distant dream,but a local reality.
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HAPPENING NOW! 🚨History is unfolding at the Uganda Cancer Institute as our first bone marrow transplant patient is set f...
24/04/2026

HAPPENING NOW! 🚨
History is unfolding at the Uganda Cancer Institute as our first bone marrow transplant patient is set for discharge today. A huge win for the patient, the medical team, and all of Uganda!
Watch this space for the full story.

Major milestone for cancer care in Uganda! Yesterday, the UCI Board, led by Prof. Damalie Nakanjako, and Management, hea...
15/04/2026

Major milestone for cancer care in Uganda!
Yesterday, the UCI Board, led by Prof. Damalie Nakanjako, and Management, headed by Dr. Jackson Orem, toured our newly upgraded radiotherapy facilities.
We are thrilled to showcase the installation of three advanced TrueBeam linear accelerators. This state-of-the-art technology makes UCI one of the leading radiotherapy centers in the region, offering:
✅ More precise & effective treatments
✅ Reduced side effects
✅ Faster treatment times
✅ Modernized spaces for patient comfort
This is a giant leap forward in our mission to provide world-class, life-saving oncology care to all Ugandans.

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