Uganda, Nov. 11 -- The Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) has organised a two-day free cancer screening camp at the Mulago-based centre to enhance early detection and improve cancer survival rates.

Dr Nixon Niyonzima, the head of research and training at UCI, said the mass screening, organised in collaboration with the Korean Foundation for International Healthcare, will happen today (Monday) and Tuesday.

"This free screening camp will have ultrasound, mammography, and other lab investigations," he said.

Dr Fred Okuku, a cancer care consultant at UCI, explained that one doesn't need to have symptoms before coming for cancer screening. Although the screening is for everyone, Dr Okuku appealed to those with a family history of cancer not to m...