Mukono, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Rotary Club of Mukono-Namilyango made a significant impact at the annual Rotary Cancer Run, marking a milestone as it participated in the event for the first time since its recent charter. The club’s enthusiastic involvement was complemented by a community clean-up initiative in Seeta …
Read More »Rotary Cancer Run moves to regions
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Centenary Bank together with Rotary Uganda are extending the annual Rotary Cancer Run awareness campaign to the different regions of the country. This year’s run is scheduled for August 27th 2023 in Kampala, regions and key global cities, under the theme ‘Run for Hope.’ …
Read More »Kadaga calls for cancer screening at lower health centers
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Speaker of Parliament Rebecca Kadaga has called for cancer screening at lower health facilities. Kadaga made the call while officiating as chief guest at the launch of the virtual Rotary Cancer Run at the Rotary Cancer programme offices in Muyenga on Sunday. For …
Read More »Social distancing key for 2020 Rotary Cancer Run
Kampala, Uganda | Julius Businge | The organisers of the annual Rotary Cancer Run have announced it will be held virtually in line with measures put in place to combat the spread of COVID-19. In a statement dated August 04, the organisers said that runners will participate at home while watching …
Read More »Rotary Cancer run cancelled amid COVID-19 uncertainty
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There will be no Rotary Cancer run this year following uncertainty on public gathering as the world battles the deadly coronavirus disease. The run was scheduled to take place on August 30. Now in its eighth year, the event organized by the Rotary district 9211 …
Read More »Rotary Cancer Run to deliver first privately operated cancer facility
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | When Ugandan Rotarian’s unveiled plans to build and equip a first privately-run cancer unit, it sounded like a dream far from assured. The effort of raising funds through the annual Rotary Cancer Run is now slated to deliver a 36-bed cancer unit at Nsambya …
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