Uganda Cancer Institute
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Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) is a public, specialized, tertiary care medical facility owned by the Uganda Ministry of Health
.
, Kampala
, about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) northeast of the central business district
of the city. The coordinates of Uganda Cancer Institute are:0° 20' 24.00"N, 32° 34' 39.00"E (Latitude:0.3400; Longitude:32.5775).
and with Mulago Hospital Complex
, the teaching hospital for the medical school. The institute's legal and financial status is unique in that its budget is allocated directly from the Ugandan Ministry of Finance, separate from the university and separate from the teaching hospital. UCI maintains an inpatient facility with maximum capacity of 40 beds.
In October 2011, ground was broken for a three-story integrated cancer training and treatment facility, measuring nearly 60,000 square feet (5,600 m2). The new building, called the Uganda Cancer Institute/Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Clinic and Training Institute, is a project of the UCI/Hutchinson Center Cancer Alliance, a collaboration of UCI and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
, in Seattle, Washington
, USA.[3]
, the commonest childhood lymphoma in Uganda
which is endemic in Tropical Africa. In 1969, the instutute expanded to a total of 40 beds, when the Solid Tumor Center (STC) was added to focus research on Kaposi's sarcoma
and Liver cancer
. During the late 1960's and early 1970's UCI was a leading International medical research center, in its areas of specialisation. During these early days, UCI established collaboration with the National Cancer Institute
(NCI), in Bethesda
, Maryland
.
In 1972, following the expulsion of Ugandan Asians by dictator Idi Amin
, nearly all National Cancer Institute's scientists left. Professor Charles Olweny
, a Uganda researcher, interrupted his studies at NCI in the USA and returned to become the first Ugandan director of UCI.
In 1982, following the overthrow of Idi Amin, Professor Olweny was forced to leave Uganda for security reasons, leaving leadership of UCI in the hands of Professor Edward Katongole-Mbidde, MBChB, MMed, FRCP. When Dr. Katongole-Mbidde left UCI to become the director at Uganda Virus Research Institute
(UVRI) in 1995, Dr. Jackson Orem took over the helm at UCI.
Uganda Ministry of Health
The Uganda Health Ministry, commonly known as the Uganda Ministry of Health, is a government department in Uganda. The ministry is headed by three cabinet members; one Minister of Health and two State Ministers of Health.-Location:...
.
Location
The medical facility is located along Upper Mulago Hill Road, on Mulago Hill, Central DivisionKampala
Kampala is the largest city and capital of Uganda. The city is divided into five boroughs that oversee local planning: Kampala Central Division, Kawempe Division, Makindye Division, Nakawa Division and Lubaga Division. The city is coterminous with Kampala District.-History: of Buganda, had chosen...
, Kampala
Kampala
Kampala is the largest city and capital of Uganda. The city is divided into five boroughs that oversee local planning: Kampala Central Division, Kawempe Division, Makindye Division, Nakawa Division and Lubaga Division. The city is coterminous with Kampala District.-History: of Buganda, had chosen...
, about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) northeast of the central business district
Central business district
A central business district is the commercial and often geographic heart of a city. In North America this part of a city is commonly referred to as "downtown" or "city center"...
of the city. The coordinates of Uganda Cancer Institute are:0° 20' 24.00"N, 32° 34' 39.00"E (Latitude:0.3400; Longitude:32.5775).
Overview
Uganda Cancer Institute is an internationally renowned cancer treatment, research and teaching center, affiliated with Makerere University School of MedicineMakerere University School of Medicine
Makerere University School of Medicine , also known as Makerere University Medical School is the school of medicine of Makerere University, Uganda's oldest university. The medical school is the oldest medical school in Eastern Africa, having been part of the Makerere University, since 1924...
and with Mulago Hospital Complex
Mulago Hospital
Mulago National Referral Hospital, commonly known as Mulago Hospital, is the largest hospital in Uganda. The hospital is located on Mulago Hill in the northern part of the city of Kampala. It is the teaching hospital for Makerere University College of Health Sciences, the oldest medical College in...
, the teaching hospital for the medical school. The institute's legal and financial status is unique in that its budget is allocated directly from the Ugandan Ministry of Finance, separate from the university and separate from the teaching hospital. UCI maintains an inpatient facility with maximum capacity of 40 beds.
In October 2011, ground was broken for a three-story integrated cancer training and treatment facility, measuring nearly 60,000 square feet (5,600 m2). The new building, called the Uganda Cancer Institute/Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Clinic and Training Institute, is a project of the UCI/Hutchinson Center Cancer Alliance, a collaboration of UCI and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, is one of the world’s leading cancer research institutes...
, in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, Washington
Seattle is the county seat of King County, Washington. With 608,660 residents as of the 2010 Census, Seattle is the largest city in the Northwestern United States. The Seattle metropolitan area of about 3.4 million inhabitants is the 15th largest metropolitan area in the country...
, USA.[3]
History
Uganda Cancer Institute was founded in 1967 with twenty beds, as the Lymphoma Treatment Cnter (LTC), to treat childhood lymphomas, predominantly Burkitt's lymphomaBurkitt's lymphoma
Burkitt's lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphatic system...
, the commonest childhood lymphoma in Uganda
Uganda
Uganda , officially the Republic of Uganda, is a landlocked country in East Africa. Uganda is also known as the "Pearl of Africa". It is bordered on the east by Kenya, on the north by South Sudan, on the west by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, on the southwest by Rwanda, and on the south by...
which is endemic in Tropical Africa. In 1969, the instutute expanded to a total of 40 beds, when the Solid Tumor Center (STC) was added to focus research on Kaposi's sarcoma
Kaposi's sarcoma
Kaposi's sarcoma is a tumor caused by Human herpesvirus 8 , also known as Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus . It was originally described by Moritz Kaposi , a Hungarian dermatologist practicing at the University of Vienna in 1872. It became more widely known as one of the AIDS defining...
and Liver cancer
Liver cancer
Liver tumors or hepatic tumors are tumors or growths on or in the liver . Several distinct types of tumors can develop in the liver because the liver is made up of various cell types. These growths can be benign or malignant...
. During the late 1960's and early 1970's UCI was a leading International medical research center, in its areas of specialisation. During these early days, UCI established collaboration with the National Cancer Institute
National Cancer Institute
The National Cancer Institute is part of the National Institutes of Health , which is one of 11 agencies that are part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The NCI coordinates the U.S...
(NCI), in Bethesda
Bethesda
Bethesda , originally referring to the Pool of Bethesda in Jerusalem , may also refer to:-United States:*Bethesda, Davidson County, North Carolina...
, Maryland
Maryland
Maryland is a U.S. state located in the Mid Atlantic region of the United States, bordering Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia to its south and west; Pennsylvania to its north; and Delaware to its east...
.
In 1972, following the expulsion of Ugandan Asians by dictator Idi Amin
Idi Amin
Idi Amin Dada was a military leader and President of Uganda from 1971 to 1979. Amin joined the British colonial regiment, the King's African Rifles in 1946. Eventually he held the rank of Major General in the post-colonial Ugandan Army and became its Commander before seizing power in the military...
, nearly all National Cancer Institute's scientists left. Professor Charles Olweny
Charles Olweny
Charles Lwanga Mark Olweny is a Ugandan physician, academic and medical researcher. Currently he is a Professor of Medicine & Vice Chancellor at Uganda Martyrs University, based at Nkozi, Mpigi District, in Central Uganda.-Background:...
, a Uganda researcher, interrupted his studies at NCI in the USA and returned to become the first Ugandan director of UCI.
In 1982, following the overthrow of Idi Amin, Professor Olweny was forced to leave Uganda for security reasons, leaving leadership of UCI in the hands of Professor Edward Katongole-Mbidde, MBChB, MMed, FRCP. When Dr. Katongole-Mbidde left UCI to become the director at Uganda Virus Research Institute
Uganda Virus Research Institute
The Uganda Virus Research Institute , located in Entebbe, Uganda, was established in 1936 as the Yellow Fever Research Institute by the Rockefeller Foundation. In 1950, after gaining regional recognition it was renamed the East African Virus Research institute...
(UVRI) in 1995, Dr. Jackson Orem took over the helm at UCI.
International Collaboration
The International research centers with collaborative projects wuth Uganda Cancer Institute include, but ate not limited to the following:- National Cancer InstituteNational Cancer InstituteThe National Cancer Institute is part of the National Institutes of Health , which is one of 11 agencies that are part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The NCI coordinates the U.S...
- BethesdaBethesdaBethesda , originally referring to the Pool of Bethesda in Jerusalem , may also refer to:-United States:*Bethesda, Davidson County, North Carolina...
, MarylandMarylandMaryland is a U.S. state located in the Mid Atlantic region of the United States, bordering Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia to its south and west; Pennsylvania to its north; and Delaware to its east...
, USA - Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research CenterFred Hutchinson Cancer Research CenterThe Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, is one of the world’s leading cancer research institutes...
- Seattle, WashingtonSeattle, WashingtonSeattle is the county seat of King County, Washington. With 608,660 residents as of the 2010 Census, Seattle is the largest city in the Northwestern United States. The Seattle metropolitan area of about 3.4 million inhabitants is the 15th largest metropolitan area in the country...
, USA - Case Western Reserve UniversityCase Western Reserve UniversityCase Western Reserve University is a private research university located in Cleveland, Ohio, USA...
- Cleveland, OhioOhioOhio is a Midwestern state in the United States. The 34th largest state by area in the U.S.,it is the 7th‑most populous with over 11.5 million residents, containing several major American cities and seven metropolitan areas with populations of 500,000 or more.The state's capital is Columbus...
, USA
List of Medical Directors of UCI
The following medical researchers have served as Director of Uganda Cancer Institute, since its foundation in 1967 until today:- Professor John Ziegler - AmericanUnited StatesThe United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
: 1967 - 1972 - Professor Charles OlwenyCharles OlwenyCharles Lwanga Mark Olweny is a Ugandan physician, academic and medical researcher. Currently he is a Professor of Medicine & Vice Chancellor at Uganda Martyrs University, based at Nkozi, Mpigi District, in Central Uganda.-Background:...
- Ugandan: 1972 - 1982 - Dr. Edward Katongole-Mbidde - Ugandan: 1982 - 1995
- Dr. Jackson Orem - Ugandan: 1995 - Present
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- Charles OlwenyCharles OlwenyCharles Lwanga Mark Olweny is a Ugandan physician, academic and medical researcher. Currently he is a Professor of Medicine & Vice Chancellor at Uganda Martyrs University, based at Nkozi, Mpigi District, in Central Uganda.-Background:...
- Hospitals in UgandaHospitals in UgandaThe largest state-owned hospital in Uganda is Mulago Hospital, built in Kampala 1962, with around 1,500 beds. Once it had an excellent medical school, with visitors from around the world to learn about tropical diseases. During the Amin administration, the hospital deteriorated along with the rest...
- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research CenterFred Hutchinson Cancer Research CenterThe Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, is one of the world’s leading cancer research institutes...