Italy Funds Shs58bn Project to Strengthen Maternal, Child and Cancer Healthcare in Northern Uganda
Uganda has launched a three-year, Italy-funded healthcare project worth approximately Shs58 billion (€12.57 million) to strengthen maternal and child healthcare, improve cancer prevention and expand access to specialised medical services in northern Uganda. Dubbed the Prevention, Research and Integrated Services for Maternal, Child and Cancer Healthcare (PRISMA), the project is funded by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation through the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation.