Uganda: Let's All Go Pink for Breast Cancer

editorial

October being observed worldwide as the National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we should use this month to increase awareness of not just breast cancer but all common types of cancer in Uganda.

The primary objective of the National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is to educate and encourage women to carry out self-examination to minimise cases of late detection and prevent deaths. As part of the campaign, various pink-themed events are organised by different groups, not just to educate the public about breast cancer, but also to raise money for fighting the disease.

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