Uganda hosted a major cancer conference at Four Points Sheraton hotel last week. The Uganda Embassy and Cancer Institute brought together doctors, diplomats and health experts from several countries. Medical teams treated over 50 patients during training sessions at Kyabiirwa Surgical Center before the main event. The conference focused on fighting throat cancer across Africa through science and technology.
Ambassador Robie Kakonge said cancer affects families and communities beyond just medical care. She stressed that embassies work as development partners alongside their diplomatic duties. The ambassador called for thinking beyond national borders when addressing global health problems. Japan's Ambassador Takuya Sasayama praised the growing partnership between Uganda and Japan on health projects.
Dr. Charles Olaro spoke for Uganda's Health Minister about early cancer detection and prevention programs. He urged stronger efforts to find cancers before they spread to save lives and money. Dr. Jackson Orem from the Cancer Institute said Uganda needs global partnerships to fight the disease. The symposium demonstrated Uganda's leadership role on cancer care across Africa.
Ambassador Robie Kakonge said cancer affects families and communities beyond just medical care. She stressed that embassies work as development partners alongside their diplomatic duties. The ambassador called for thinking beyond national borders when addressing global health problems. Japan's Ambassador Takuya Sasayama praised the growing partnership between Uganda and Japan on health projects.
Dr. Charles Olaro spoke for Uganda's Health Minister about early cancer detection and prevention programs. He urged stronger efforts to find cancers before they spread to save lives and money. Dr. Jackson Orem from the Cancer Institute said Uganda needs global partnerships to fight the disease. The symposium demonstrated Uganda's leadership role on cancer care across Africa.
