Dr Jackson Orem News Today

Dr Jackson Orem, the executive directive of the Uganda Cancer Institute, yesterday told this publication that the above challenges can be solved by money

UCI director Dr Jackson Orem said the machines will address delays in accessing treatment and reduce side effects of cancer treatment

The establishment of the centre is part of the strategy to decentralise cancer care services in Uganda

Authorities say with the new equipment, all types of cancers can now be treated here

About 300 staff at Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) have threatened to lay down tools over their two month-salary arrears

‘‘For KCCA, it is much easier to pay cleaners than to develop a modern city”

It is our appeal to the public to constantly screen for cancer as often as recommended by the experts since cancer can be treated if detected early

Dr Orem also revealed that breast cancer and prostate cancer are the commonest cancers in the country

However, affected staff say the move is a ploy by management to get rid of some of them

Scientists in Boston, US, showed promising results after testing the vaccine in an advanced mice model