EC Gynaecology

Commentary Volume 14 Issue 7 - 2025

Do Sub-Saharan African Countries have a Hiding Place Anymore against Gynaecologic Oncology Cancers? A Case of Uganda

Nteziyaremye Julius1,2* and Nekaka Rebecca3

1Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Busitema University, Uganda

2Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Mbale Regional Referral and Teaching Hospital, Uganda

3Department of Community and Public Health, Busitema University, Uganda

*Corresponding Author: Nteziyaremye Julius, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Busitema University, Uganda and Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Mbale Regional Referral and Teaching Hospital, Uganda.
Received: May 30, 2025; Published: June 25, 2025




Globally, there has been a rise in life expectance at birth [1-3]. In 2021, the global average life expectancy at birth was just over 70 years. It is imperative to note that about 200 years ago in 1980, no country had a life expectancy at birth surpassing the 40th birthday mark. Whereas this is an indicator of heavy investments in public health interventions coupled with discoveries of antibiotics and advances in technology [2], man’s longevity is not without challenges [2].

Keywords: Cervical Cancer; Gynaecologic Oncology

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Nteziyaremye Julius and Nekaka Rebecca. "Do Sub-Saharan African Countries have a Hiding Place Anymore against Gynaecologic Oncology Cancers? A Case of Uganda". EC Gynaecology 14.7 (2025): 01-03.

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