Today Uganda has joined the rest of the world to commemorate World Cancer Day 2019.

Cancer is one of the vicious diseases killing tens of people in the country. According to the Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI), the country registered 32,617 new cancer cases and 21,829 deaths in 2018.

Speaking at ministry of health headquarters, Minister of State for Health for Primary Health Care, Dr. Joyce Moriku Kaducu said the commemorations will be premised under the theme ‘I am, I will’, Peddled at creating public awareness on Cancer prevention, detection and treatment measures.

The main function is happening now at the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Lugogo Grounds.

Together let us stand against all forms of cancer!!