Uganda: Foreign Affairs Ministry Backs Cancer Run With Shs10m As Rotary Urges Early Screening
[Nile Post] The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has contributed Shs10 million towards this year's Rotary Cancer Run, scheduled for Sunday.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Uganda has pledged Shs10 million to support the Rotary Cancer Run, set to take place on Sunday. This contribution, revealed by the ministry's Chief of Protocol, Ambassador Charles Ssentongo, marks the government's ongoing dedication to raising awareness and raising funds for the battle against cancer.
Ssentongo's statement came during a meeting with Rotary Cancer Run officials. The ministry has backed the event annually, aiming to increase public awareness and mobilize resources for cancer treatment. In addition to their monetary contribution, Ugandan diplomatic missions stationed in various countries, such as Nairobi, Kuala Lumpur, New York, Guangzhou, Beijing, Paris, Tehran, and Cairo, have agreed to participate in the run at their respective locations.
The mission's participation aims to raise cancer awareness in their respective communities. Rotary Cancer Run Chairman, Meddie Lutaaya, expressed gratitude to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for their consistent support in the fight against cancer. However, Lutaaya also stressed the importance of early cancer screening, highlighting that early detection significantly improves treatment outcomes.
According to Lutaaya, Uganda encounters approximately 36,000 new cancer cases each year, with 80% of these patients succumbing to the disease within the first year of diagnosis. This grim statistic underscores the critical need for prompt medical attention. Lutaaya urged Ugandans to prioritize regular cancer screening and seek medical care at the earliest signs of the disease, emphasizing that this year's Cancer Run aims to collect Shs5 billion.
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