Centenary Bank Calls for Early Screening as Rotary Cancer Run Builds Momentum

What the report says

Centenary Bank has urged Ugandans to focus on cancer awareness, early screening and community support as the Rotary Cancer Run campaign gathers pace ahead of this year’s event. The message was delivered during a Rotary Cancer Run activation at St. Francis Nsambya Hospital in Kampala, where Managing Director Godfrey Byekwaso said efforts to fight cancer should start well before race day.

According to Watchdog Uganda, Byekwaso stressed that education, early detection and timely medical attention are key to improving outcomes, especially in a context where many people seek care only after the disease has progressed. He also encouraged families and communities to reduce fear around screening and to speak more openly about cancer and treatment.

The bank said its involvement reflects a broader corporate social investment agenda, not just banking services. Watchdog Uganda reported that Centenary Bank has supported the Cancer Run for 13 editions, contributed more than Shs3 billion over the years, and taken part in over 300 health camps with Rotary nationwide. This year, it has committed Shs500 million to the race, alongside more than Shs300 million for other Rotary activities.

The campaign is helping raise funds for radiotherapy infrastructure, a project aimed at improving access to cancer care in Uganda. Centenary Bank also invited individuals, companies and institutions to buy kits, join the run and donate, framing the initiative as part of a year-round effort to strengthen health services and community well-being.