Rotary Club of Ntinda Rolls Out Free Cancer Screening Ahead of The 2026 Annual Cancer Run

As the countdown to this year's Cancer Run continues, the Rotary Club of Ntinda is taking its mission straight into the heart of the community. In the lead-up to the run, scheduled for 30th August 2026, the club is conducting a series of free cancer screening drives across Ntinda, focusing on three of the most prevalent and preventable cancers: breast, prostate, and cervical cancer.

The initiative is built on a simple but powerful belief early detection saves lives. By bringing screening services directly to where people live, work, and worship, the Rotary Club of Ntinda is removing the barriers of cost, distance, and time that so often keep people from getting checked.

A Strong Start at St. Luke Church

The first screening exercise took place on 18th July, with the club setting up at St. Luke Church, Ntinda. The turnout exceeded expectations, with close to 200 community members coming forward to be screened. Volunteers, medical professionals, and Rotary members worked side by side throughout the day, offering not just screening services but also guidance, reassurance, and health education to everyone who walked in.

The energy and enthusiasm of that first outing set the tone for what's to come — a clear sign that the community is hungry for accessible healthcare and ready to take charge of their health.

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Next Stop: Ntinda (MASJID SALAAM) Mosque

Building on this momentum, the club's next screening drive is set for 28th August, this time stationed just behind Ntinda (MASJID SALAAM) Mosque. The day will begin with sensitisation efforts during worship hours, allowing the team to speak directly with congregants about the importance of early cancer detection before the screening exercise gets underway. This will be followed by a community drive-through, taking the message of awareness beyond the mosque grounds and into the wider Ntinda town.

This approach meeting people where they naturally gather has proven to be one of the most effective ways to reach communities that might otherwise miss out on such services.

Why It Matters

Breast, prostate, and cervical cancers remain among the leading cancer diagnoses in Uganda, yet many cases are detected too late for effective treatment. Free, community-based screening initiatives like this one play a critical role in changing that story catching warning signs early, connecting patients to further care, and dispelling the fear and stigma that often surround a cancer diagnosis.

Every person screened is a step closer to a healthier, more informed community and a fitting build-up to the Cancer Run itself, an event that will bring residents together not just to raise awareness, but to celebrate survivors, honour those lost to the disease, and raise vital funds for continued cancer care and advocacy.

Join the Movement

The Rotary Club of Ntinda is calling on all community members to turn up in even greater numbers for the 28th August screening at Ntinda (MASJID SALAAM) Mosque. Whether you attend for yourself, encourage a loved one to get checked, or simply come to learn more, your presence makes a difference.

And mark your calendars the Cancer Run on 30th August 2026 promises to be a powerful culmination of these efforts, uniting the Ntinda community in the fight against cancer.

For more information on upcoming screening dates and the Cancer Run, stay connected with the Rotary Club of Ntinda.