Audience Q: How do we explain complex medical info to patients? Dr. Nassali: Even well-intended explanations can fail. A friend tried explaining prostate care to a patient but struggled. Clear, patient-centered communication is key to shared decision-making. #UCIPCAUConf2025

We honored the Legacy of Prof. Anne Merriman — pioneer of palliative care in Uganda & Africa — with a memorial lecture chaired by Dr. Henry Ddungu, Consultant Haemato-Oncologist Uganda Cancer Institute. A candlelight moment reminded us of her vision: dignity, compassion & hope in care.

Today, we lit candles in memory of Prof. Anne Merriman whose pioneering spirit brought palliative care to Uganda & Africa. The memorial lecture, chaired by Dr. Henry Ddungu celebrated her life, compassion & lasting impact on patients and families. Her light continues to guide us.

💬 "AI is now being used to; ✒️Predict patient needs & support remote consultations (telehealth). ✒️Train health workers where specialists are limited. ✒️Personalize treatment plans for cancer patients." ~Rose Nakasi, [Makerere AI Health Lab] #UCIPCAUConf2025 #UGCancerPalliative2025

Hello #Movember! Happy New Month. #MenGather, this Month we raise awareness on #ProstateCancer. Are you showing any of these common symptoms? Uganda Cancer Institute Cancer Screening is free Monday to Friday 8am-5pm. #EarlyDetectionSavesLife #ProstateCancerAwareness #FightCancerUg

Know your risks! 🚨 Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men in Uganda & a leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Early detection saves lives! #Men 45+ should get annual screenings. Healthy lifestyle = lower risk. #ProstateCancer #Movember #Uganda

Know the signs! 🚨 Prostate cancer symptoms can be easy to ignore or mistaken for other conditions. Dr. Fred Okuku breaks it down: Don't ignore the signs! 🚨 Get screened, know your risk! 💡 #ProstateCancerAwareness #FightCancerUg #MensHealth #KnowTheSigns

The Uganda Cancer Institute is quite easily the best run government healthcare facility in Uganda. Their story of rebirth from a previously dilapidated former cancer care giant (thanks to Amin’s mess) to now being the center of excellence for cancer care and research in the region, is