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UgandaCancer Society

@ugcancersociety

UCS Vision is A Cancer Free Uganda. Our focus program areas are; Advocacy, Research, Awareness creation, Capacity building and Patient support

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Happening Now: UCS under the Tobacco Taxation Coalition engages Kamwokya on tobacco’s health & economic toll. We support the new Excise Duty Bill 2025—doubling tax on imports & raising local cigarette tax by UGX 10K. #TaxTobaccoSaveLivesUG #HealthOverProfit #ExciseDutyReform

Happening Now: UCS under the Tobacco Taxation Coalition engages Kamwokya on tobacco’s health & economic toll. We support the new Excise Duty Bill 2025—doubling tax on imports & raising local cigarette tax by UGX 10K. #TaxTobaccoSaveLivesUG #HealthOverProfit #ExciseDutyReform
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We're excited to launch Tolinda, a Male Health Campaign dedicated to supporting men to take charge of their well-being in Uganda. Stay tuned for expert advice, inspiring stories and support throughout June. C-Care Uganda UgandaCancer Society

We're excited to launch Tolinda, a Male Health Campaign dedicated to supporting men to take charge of their well-being in Uganda. Stay tuned for expert advice, inspiring stories and support throughout June.
<a href="/C_Care_Uganda/">C-Care Uganda</a> <a href="/UgCancerSociety/">UgandaCancer Society</a>
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"NCDs were once seen as diseases of the rich or elderly, but now even young people are affected. These engagements matter—we speak not for others, but for ourselves, the affected." Chris Kwizera, Program Manager, Uganda NCD Alliance

"NCDs were once seen as diseases of the rich or elderly, but now even young people are affected. These engagements matter—we speak not for others, but for ourselves, the affected." Chris Kwizera, Program Manager, Uganda NCD Alliance
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"#Nothingforuswithoutus." Today, Uganda NCD Alliance convened stakeholders—including patients, caregivers, and CSOs supporting people living with NCDs—to share experiences, highlight challenges, and gather insights to inform more inclusive approaches in policy and programme design.

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Congratulations to our BOD Treasurer, Mr. Lawrence Otim, on your appointment! We’re confident in your leadership and look forward to strong representation of civil society in the cancer space. 👏🎗️ #CivilSociety #CancerAdvocacy

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The government heard us—cigarette taxes have been raised! The public reaction is insightful; many are still calling for even higher taxes on local brands, while others say they wouldn’t quit even if it cost 1 million per stick. We count this as progress, but the work continues.

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Today is #WorldBloodDonorDay 🩸 Cancer patients, especially those on chemo, rely on blood transfusions to fight infection, manage anemia & survive. Your donation gives strength, hope & more tomorrows. Be a hero. Donate blood. #GiveBloodSaveLives #CancerCare #LifesavingGift

Today is #WorldBloodDonorDay 🩸
Cancer patients, especially those on chemo, rely on blood transfusions to fight infection, manage anemia &amp; survive.
Your donation gives strength, hope &amp; more tomorrows.
Be a hero. Donate blood.
#GiveBloodSaveLives #CancerCare #LifesavingGift
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Meet our 2025 🇺🇬 Mandela Washington Fellows! Moses Echodu is a passionate cancer awareness advocate and cancer survivor. He works with the Uganda Child Cancer Foundation (Uganda Child Cancer Foundation), where he has played a pivotal role in shaping the National Cancer Control Plan with a strong

Meet our 2025 🇺🇬 Mandela Washington Fellows!
Moses Echodu is a passionate cancer awareness advocate and cancer survivor. He works with the Uganda Child Cancer Foundation (<a href="/UCCF_Official/">Uganda Child Cancer Foundation</a>), where he has played a pivotal role in shaping the National Cancer Control Plan with a strong
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We extend heartfelt congratulations to the newly appointed Board of Directors, chaired by Prof. Damalie Nakanjako. We wish all board members success as we work together to advance services to our people. Daily Monitor Jackson Orem Sabbiti BAGUMA Lawrence Otim Olaro Charles @newvision

We extend heartfelt congratulations to the newly appointed Board of Directors, chaired by Prof. Damalie Nakanjako. We wish all board members success as we work together to advance services to our people. <a href="/DailyMonitor/">Daily Monitor</a>
<a href="/JacksonOrem/">Jackson Orem</a>
<a href="/SabbitiBaguma/">Sabbiti BAGUMA</a> <a href="/LJ_Otim/">Lawrence Otim</a> <a href="/olaro_charles/">Olaro Charles</a> @newvision
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UCS met with NGO Bureau ED Mr. Stephen Okello to formalize our partnership. This milestone strengthens coordination, compliance, and visibility for cancer-focused NGOs—paving the way for a stronger, united cancer control movement. #CancerControlUG #StrongerTogether

UCS met with NGO Bureau ED Mr. Stephen Okello to formalize our partnership. This milestone strengthens coordination, compliance, and visibility for cancer-focused NGOs—paving the way for a stronger, united cancer control movement.
#CancerControlUG #StrongerTogether
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Our Ask: 🔸 Strengthened data systems and cancer registries. 🔸 Fast-track the establishment and full functionality of Regional Cancer Centres to bring quality cancer care closer. 🔸 Meaningful involvement of patients and survivors in decision-making processes #MySDGsMyVoiceUG.

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We are hopeful that we will reduce consumption of Cigarettes and also generate revenue to support the health system.#TaxtobaccoSaveLivesUG #TikTok vm.tiktok.com/ZMSVCyQGM/

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Doctors at UCI link rising oesophageal cancer cases to increased alcohol and tobacco use. While we commend government efforts to raise cigarette taxes this year, we continue to advocate for further increases — to protect lives and prevent cancer. #TaxTobaccoSaveLivesUG