MBARARA – Hundreds of patients from different villages in Mbarara district have thronged different health facilities across the District for the free cancer screening services and treatment.
The turn up came during a one week cancer screening exercise which started on monday last week at Kagongi health centre III and ended at Bubaare health centre III.
Organized by Uganda Cancer Institute and the office of the District woman member of Parliament, Ayebaare Magrete Rwebyambu ,the exercise provided free cancer treatment, medicine,tests , counseling and sensitizing the public about the different illnesses affecting the people.
Addressing the media at Bubaare health centre III on Sunday, Ayebaare Magrete Rwebyambu the District woman member of Parliament explained that many people in their localities do not bother to do the cancer testing and only arise when the disease is at critical stages.
Ruth Ampeire the In-charge Bubaare health centre III, Ruth Ampeire, educated community members about the importance of regular cancer screenings to save lives and reduce future healthcare costs.
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