GOVERNMENT HAS ACQUIRED ANOTHER RADIOTHERAPY MACHINE

Dr.-Elioda-Tumwesigye
Dr.-Elioda-Tumwesigye
Healthy minister Dr. Elioda Tumwesigye reveals that government has acquired another Radiotherapy machine to be used in the treatment of cancer.

This after a breakdown the only radiotherapy machine last week at Mulago hospital leaving thousands unable to get potentially live saving treatment.

However instalment of the new machine requires fast construction a banker expected to kick off the fast week of May 2016 with completion expected to last six month.

He adds that government is committed to prevention and treatment of cancer noting that more funds are being allocated to the cancer institute this was during media briefing at cancer institute Mulago.

Tumwesigye says the government of Uganda is in process of establishing four regional cancer center at Mbale,Gulu, Arua, Mbarara.

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