Uganda Cancer Institute Transports Stranded Discharged Patients

 

The Uganda Cancer Institute on Tuesday decided to transport over a hundred discharged patients that were unable to go home because of the the current COVID-19 lockdown.

The institute’s management let by the Executive Director, Dr. Jackson Orem t offered buses to the patients returning to different parts of the country. Others had stayed at the facility for a month since the lockdown on public and private transport was imposed a month ago.

According to statement from UCI, the patients had completed their full treatment at the facility but couldn’t access means of transport to go back homes.

Speaking at the sendoff event that saw four buses take off Dr. Orem said the over 100 patients setting off  will be followed by others in the coming days.

“A few days ago, I informed you about the plans to help our people reach home and now we are working around the clock to ensure they all leave but also ensure their treatment is given in the appropriate time,” said Dr. Orem.

Cancer patients are said to be one of the high risk groups for COVID-19.

The discharged patients are heading to different directions across the country with some going as far as Arua and Kabale in the southwest of the country.

“In the north, the furthest we are going is Arua, in the west, Kabale and in the northeast Pader. We have done our best to ensure services remain uninterrupted. We have been innovative enough and came up with a plan to ensure access to services,” he added.