Katikkiro Mayiga backs Shs 15bn Drive for First bone marrow transplant Centre
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Katikkiro Mayiga backs Shs 15bn Drive for First bone marrow transplant Centre

March 18, 2026
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The Katikiro of Buganda, Owek. Charles Peter Mayiga, has endorsed a landmark initiative to establish Uganda’s first-ever Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) facility, describing it as a game-changer for the country’s healthcare system. The project spearheaded by the Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC) in partnership with Pearl Bank and Rotary Uganda

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C-Care IHK Joins Forces with Indian Oncology Leaders to Transform Cancer Care in Uganda
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C-Care IHK Joins Forces with Indian Oncology Leaders to Transform Cancer Care in Uganda

February 27, 2026
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C-Care IHK is taking a bold step to revolutionize cancer treatment in Uganda by partnering with top Indian oncology institutions, including Gleneagles Hospitals and Fortis Hospitals. The collaboration aims to strengthen local expertise in Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) and precision cancer therapy, reducing the need for patients to travel abroad

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Inside the Shs14.3 billion appeal for Uganda’s First Bone Marrow Transplant Centre
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Inside the Shs14.3 billion appeal for Uganda’s First Bone Marrow Transplant Centre

February 24, 2026
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The Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC) is seeking $4 million (Shs14.3 billion) to establish a Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) centre. The Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) centre is intended to expand access to life-saving treatment for patients suffering from sickle cell disease, HIV-related complications, and other complex blood disorders. Under a

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