Uganda, Feb. 24 -- Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) seeks Shs511billion ahead of commencing implementation of the Uganda National Cancer Control Plan (UNCP) scheduled to start early 2025.

The 2024/25-2029/30 UNCP is being developed by UCI, expected to cost Shs670billion. Authorities say the Ugandan government has committed to contribute Shs18billion while the balance is expected to come from internal and external donors.

Speaking at the quarterly update meeting of Palliative Care Association of Uganda on February 23, UCI head of the National Cancer Control Secretariat and Community cancer Services, Research and Training Directorate Dr Noleb Mugisha called for funding to reduce the disease burden in Uganda.

According to a plan extensively ...