The Government of the Republic of South Korea, through the Korea Foundation for International Healthcare (KOFIH)–Uganda, has donated cervical cancer screening machines worth UGX 2.3 billion to the Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI). ‎The donation, made under the CANCAP Project, is aimed at strengthening cervical cancer prevention, screening, and early detection services in Kampala, Wakiso, and Mbarara districts.
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‎Speaking during the handover ceremony, Prof. Charles Ayoo, Commissioner for Non-Communicable Diseases at the Ministry of Health, applauded the partnership for its role in enhancing Uganda’s capacity to combat cancer. He emphasized the importance of early detection in saving lives.‎
‎Mr. Dohoon Kim, Country Director of KOFIH-Uganda, reaffirmed the South Korean Government’s continued support towards improving healthcare delivery in Uganda, noting that cancer prevention and control remain key areas of focus.‎
‎Receiving the equipment, Dr. Jackson Orem, Executive Director of the Uganda Cancer Institute, appreciated the collaboration with KOFIH, describing it as a major boost to the country’s cancer control efforts.‎
‎“This donation will go a long way in promoting early detection and improving access to cervical cancer screening services, especially for women in hard-to-reach areas,” Dr. Orem noted.
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‎The Uganda Cancer Institute continues to work closely with the Ministry of Health and development partners to expand access to cancer prevention and care across the country.