Action Against Cancer-AACA

14/08/2026

Male cancer Screening Gap in Uganda : Men are not routinely screened for breast cancer in Uganda. This is because there is a national shortage of diagnostic machinery which restricts early checks; the entire country operates with roughly 20 functioning mammography machines, which are mostly underutilized or reserved for advanced diagnostic stages. AACA thanks the government of Uganda for establishing regional cancer centers in Gulu, Mbale, Mbarara and Arua to expand access.

Uganda also faces a challenge of Pervasive Stigma In both rural and urban areas,and a lack of visual awareness messages that keep men silent. In some rural communities, AACA observes that physical chest swellings are misinterpreted or misattributed to witchcraft rather than being recognized as medical issues. over 30% of diagnosed men completely neglect treatment, and the vast majority only arrive at the hospital at Stage 3 or 4 when the cancer has already ulcerated or spread.

Action against cancer actively organizes targeted initiatives to dismantle the stigma surrounding male breast cancer (MBC). Because the disease is widely viewed as a women’s health issue, AACA campaigns use creative, culturally sensitive strategies to reach men.

Men in Uganda also rarely attend health camps designed for breast cancer. To overcome this, AACA uses integrated health screening models.

Rather than expecting men to visit traditional health centers, AACA meets men where they naturally gather for work and leisure like fishing areas and male bounding high schools.Debbie's Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach CancerSpeak Out For Cancer FoundationCancer Stompers Inc.Outdoor Against CancerCancer Registry ComicsCancerGuru.comMale Breast Cancer SupportMahatma Gandhi Cancer Hospital & Research InstituteCancer HeroesCampaigning for Cancer

14/08/2026

In Uganda, male breast cancer (MBC) is emerging as a silent health crisis, it’s estimated that 1 in every 100 breast cancer patients in the country is male. Uganda registers approximately 40 new male breast cancer cases annually.

Action Against Cancer( AACA),
conducts community outreaches in places of worship, markets,schools,and universities. AACA teaches basic self-examination techniques to help men identify abnormalities easily.

AACA supports and empowers Survivors to leverage the opportunity of local televisions, radios, and media networks to share personal testimonies.

AACA encourages Public storytelling to humanize the disease and break down deep-seated social taboos.

AACA notes that In both rural and urban areas, public stigma and a lack of visual awareness messages keep men silent. In some rural communities, physical chest swellings are misinterpreted or misattributed to witchcraft rather than being recognized as medical issues.Uganda Pharma & HealthcareMedicines for AfricaThe Pharmaceutical Society of Uganda -PSUHuman Diagnostics Uganda LTDUganda Private Medical Practitioners' Association UPMPACase HospitalRuby Hospital KampalaKampala Hospital - KHLKisubi Hospital

30/07/2026

Male breast cancer Screening Gap in Uganda : Men are not routinely screened for breast cancer in Uganda. There is a national shortage of diagnostic machinery which restricts early checks; the entire country operates with roughly 20 functioning mammography machines, which are mostly underutilized or reserved for advanced diagnostic stages.

AACA thanks the Uganda government that considered establishing cancer regional centers in Mbale, Gulu, Mbarara and Arua. This will boost early Male breast cancer screening, diagnosis and leakage to treatment and survivorship.Case HospitalRuby Hospital KampalaUganda Alliance of Patients' Organizations - UAPOCare Africa Medical FoundationThe Patients UnionDelaware Breast Cancer CoalitionAtlanta Prostate ClinicDebbie's Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer

30/07/2026

Joshua Wamboga has joined the Scientific Committee of the Africa Patient Safety Summit 2026.

Joshua is a long-standing patient advocate and public health leader from Uganda, with extensive experience working to improve access to quality healthcare and address inequities in resource-limited settings. He joins the Committee from the Uganda Alliance of Patients’ Organizations (UAPO).

As the Committee continues refining the programme, Joshua will contribute his experience of patient and community realities to the discussions and to the practical actions we want the Summit to produce.

The Africa Patient Safety Summit takes place on 16–17 September 2026 at the Kigali Convention Centre.

Early-bird registration closes this Friday, 31 July.
Register via this link 👇.
https://www.africapatientsafetysummit.org/register

29/07/2026

: Early detection can save lives. If you notice a new or growing lump, don’t wait; seek medical evaluation as soon as possible.

While there is no routine screening test for sarcoma for the general public, paying attention to changes in your body and getting unusual lumps checked early can lead to earlier diagnosis and treatment.

🏃 Join us at the under the theme: as we raise awareness and encourage early action by registering using link: events.centenarybank.co.ug/event/3/

27/07/2026

27/07/2026

Mark Your Calendars 🗓️, Book Your Flights ✈️! Africa’s First Patient Safety Summit hosted by Medicines for Africa in partnership with the African Medicines Agency is coming to Kigali!

Join us at Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Centre, Kigali on the 16th & 17th of September to safeguard patient health and medicine safety.

Register Here : www.africapatientsafetysummit.org/register

27/07/2026

27/07/2026

80% of African countries are affected by substandard or falsified medicines💊.

Today patients bearing the cost are asking, “How do I know a medicine is safe?”

The African Patient Safety Summit is the first of its kind creating the platform for coordinated action to reduce medication-related harm 💉.

Click the link here or our bio to register and partner.
https://www.africapatientsafetysummit.org/register