Gertrude Nakigudde
Gertrude Nakigudde defeated breast cancer 21 years ago, a co-founder and a Chief Executive Officer of the Uganda Women’s Cancer Support Organisation (UWOCASO).
Gertrude has been developing cancer advocacy, awareness campaigns and patient support programs for the last 20 years. Mobilsing women who have survived cancer to share testimonies and provide hope to cancer patients and families to cope and adhere to treatment. As leader of a cancer survivors’ group has taken lead in community mobilization for cancer awareness and screening.
She participated in developing Uganda Breast Health Care guidelines 2022 supported by Uganda Cancer Institute and partners, has been part of several working groups including Breast Health Global Initiatives(BHGI), European School of Oncology(ESO)’ Advanced Breast Cancer(ABC) Consensus all working to improve survival of breast cancer patients. Gertrude is a member of the Board of Directors of Uganda Cancer Institute. Prior to this, Gertrude participated and graduated in scientist–survivor programs run by the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) a program that jumpstarted her advocacy and devotion to create a better understanding of cancer in Uganda and make cancer treatment affordable, timely and of high quality for all cancer patients. Gertrude holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Makerere University, a diploma in Business Administration and a certificate in Leadership in Strategic Communication.
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