Kampala, Uganda – The Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) has announced the start of the second construction phase for its groundbreaking Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Center. This state-of-the-art facility, the first of its kind in East Africa and only the second in Africa, will revolutionize cancer diagnosis and treatment in the region.
Scheduled for completion in the coming years, the PET Center will dramatically enhance Uganda’s capacity for advanced cancer care. The center will enable earlier and more accurate tumor detection, improved treatment monitoring, and personalized care plans—reducing the need for patients to travel abroad for PET scans.
Dr. Jackson Orem, Executive Director of UCI, confirmed that the next phase requires an investment of 250 billion Ugandan shillings. He emphasized that the center will complement UCI’s existing services and significantly reduce cancer-related mortality through faster, more precise interventions.
Once operational, the Uganda Cancer Institute PET Center is expected to:
– Provide cutting-edge PET imaging services
– Reduce financial and emotional burdens for patients
– Position Uganda as a leader in oncology innovation and research
– Attract medical professionals and foster regional collaboration
Supported by the Ugandan government and international partners, the PET Center represents a major step forward in addressing Africa’s growing cancer burden. This facility underscores UCI’s commitment to expanding access to world-class cancer care and improving survival rates across East Africa.
Source: URN
