The cancer run 2026 edition has been launched at St. Francis Hospital in Nsambya, Kampala by the Speaker of Parliament Anita Among with reaffirmation and commitment for support from Government of Uganda to fight cancer and partner with Rotary Uganda and other stakeholders in dealing with this killer disease.
Anita Among was the chief guest at the launch event that brought together different stakeholders from media, health and banking. The Speaker urged all leaders and citizens to unite in supporting Rotary’s mission of service delivery and compassionate leadership for the people of Uganda. ” In respect to the Rotary Cancer Centre at Nsambya Hospital, we shall contribute UGX 3billion from Government”, said Anita Among.
During the launch, the Executive Director of Centenary Bank Joseph Balikuddembe emphasized the collective action as vital in the fight against cancer reaffirming Centenary Bank’s 15 year partnership with Rotary Uganda and also announced a UGX 500 million contribution to this year’s edition. “Innovation must serve humanity and I urge the public to download the Gonza pay app to purchase the kits and join the fight for a healthier and more inclusive Uganda. The introduction of Gonza pay, a digital wallet developed by Centenary Technology Services is designed to simplify purchases and drive financial inclusion”, said Joseph Balikuddembe.
Through Rotary Cancer Run programme Rotarians are proving to be people of action by focusing on four transformation pillars which is awareness and screening, infrastructure, expansion and collaboration partnering with Uganda Cancer Institute to bring specialized care closer to the people