Gov't urged to invest more in cancer research

Jul 08, 2016

Over 500 residents of Rubaga division were involved in the health camp to address cancer and other diseases

The government has been advised to increase investment in cancer research to reduce cases in the country.

Government was also told to address key issues beginning with machinery for treating cancer.

This message was delivered by Joyce Ssebugwawo the Rubaga division mayor during a health camp organized by Victorious Primary School to address cancer and other diseases.

Over 500 residents of Rubaga division were involved in the health camp which started with a marathon with the cause of contributing towards fighting cancer. 

"Instead of blaming the government all the time, let us all play a role of offering alternatives and advise accordingly. This blame game will not help address the existing challenges," said Ssebugwawo.

She called upon all relevant stakeholders to consult each other to pave a way forward for a lasting solution against cancer which remains a threat to all. 

Barbara Ofwono the Victorious Primary School principle said the community should often seek immediate medical attention in hospitals. She agreed that more research is required to highlight all the issues the ordinary Ugandan does not know about cancer.

"It is very unfortunate that, cancer is often discovered among some people when it is too late. We can change this trend by encouraging people learn to enrol for cancer screening to know their status," said Ofwono.

 

She believes that with increased sensitization on tackling cancer, people's mind set can positively change for a better approach to address cancer.

Her statement comes at a time when Uganda Cancer Institute has ear marked the need for increased information on cancer so that people appreciate why they should do diagnosis. 

Steven Ojok, a cancer expert advised Ugandans to seek information regarding all the possible causes of cancer to live a preventive lifestyle.

He advised Ugandans to embrace the philosophy of prevention being better that cure to reduce deaths accruing from cancer.

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