Parliament commits sh3b towards cancer run
The Parliament of Uganda has committed 3 billion shillings to the Rotary Cancer Run to support the construction of a cancer treatment center at St Francis Hospital, Nsambya. Speaker Jacob Marksons Oboth emphasized the importance of institutional continuity in public health initiatives.
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This highlights government investment in critical healthcare infrastructure and the role of public-private partnerships in addressing health crises.
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Parliament commits sh3b towards cancer run
Himself a Rotarian with the Rotary Club of Kampala Platinum, Oboth personally purchased 300 running kits and rallied all MPs to take the lead in mobilising their respective constituencies.
Speaker of Parliament, Jacob Marksons Oboth (centre) poses for a group photo during the activation of the 15th edition of the Rotary Cancer Run at the Speaker’s Chambers. (Courtesy: X/@Parliament_Ug)
he Parliament of Uganda has deposited sh3b to the Rotary Cancer Run account, fulfilling a national commitment towards construction and equipping of the landmark Cancer Treatment Centre at St Francis Hospital, Nsambya.
The announcement was made this morning (August 27) by the Speaker of Parliament, Jacob Marksons Oboth, during the activation of the 15th edition of the Rotary Cancer Run at the Speaker's Chambers.
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