Uganda, April 24 -- Almost every week Nsambya Hospital, records a new case. It is either colon, uterine, lung, breast cancer, etc. which highlights the increasing prevalence and intensity of a disease that kills 10 million people globally every year, according to the Uganda Cancer Institute.

It is feared that the annual global death toll could reach 13 million by 2030. But efforts like the Rotary Cancer Run, stakeholders believe, can help mitigate the incidence.

Michael Niyitegeka, chair Cancer Run 2024, said that 2024 which will be the 13 edition, will focus on cancer survivors to send the powerful message that if you get the right interventions, like early diagnosis and treatment you can overcome the scourge.

Dr Andrew Ssekitooleko, ...