President Samia Suluhu Hassan announced plans to expand cancer treatment services to improve public access and alleviate patient burdens. During the inauguration of a new radiotherapy unit, she also called for research into the rising cases of cancer and heart diseases among children.

A government official has made an appeal for assistance for a former Bafana coach who is currently suffering from prostate cancer and tuberculosis (TB). The coach, aged 75, is in need of support during his health struggles.

A family from Nandi is seeking assistance for their 18-year-old son, Victor Kipyego, who is suffering from severe epilepsy that progressively cripples him. They are appealing for help to address both the emotional and financial challenges they are facing due to his condition.

Sitawa Kisiangani, a cancer warrior from Kitale, has shared important life lessons learned during her battle with cancer. She emphasizes the significance of faith, hope, and resilience as key factors that help her continue moving forward despite her illness.

Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi has appealed to the public for help in tracing the family of a 10-year-old boy named Charles, who is recovering at the facility following a road accident. According to the hospital, the child says he comes from Samburu, but staff have been unable to locate or contact his relatives. The hospital is asking anyone with information that could help reunite the boy with his family to come forward as he continues his recovery.

Uganda is facing a growing cancer burden, with over 37,000 new diagnoses and nearly 28,000 deaths annually, according to recent estimates. Cervical cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths among women, while prostate cancer is the most prevalent among men. This situation is putting significant pressure on patients, families, and the healthcare system.