Healthcare Research Education

About HOSU

The Hematology & Oncology Society of Uganda (HOSU) is incorporated as a nonprofit organization for educational, scientific, and research purposes under the laws of Uganda. HOSU represents a critical step forward in addressing the challenges faced by healthcare professionals and patients in hematology and oncology.

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– Founded

– Events

Purpose Service

Our Mission

To eliminate suffering from cancer and blood diseases through care, research, education, and advocacy.

Vision Aspiration

Our Vision

A Uganda free from cancer and blood diseases.

Values Integrity

Our Core Values

We uphold excellence, compassion, collaboration, and integrity in every aspect of cancer care—placing patients and evidence at the heart of everything we do.

Goals Impact

Our Objectives

Promoting professional development, fostering research, improving patient care, advocating for supportive policies, and building strategic collaborations in hematology and oncology across Uganda.

Our Purpose

Our Mission

To eliminate suffering from cancer and blood diseases through care, research, education, and advocacy.

Our Vision

A Uganda free from cancer and blood diseases.

Our Core Values

Excellence — Highest standards in clinical care & research
Compassion — Dignity, empathy & respect for every patient
Collaboration — Partnerships across institutions & borders
Integrity — Ethical practice & transparency
Innovation — Evidence-based approaches & new technologies

Our Objectives

Professional Development

Improve the knowledge, skills, and competencies of healthcare professionals in hematology and oncology across Uganda through specialized training programs, continuous medical education, mentorship initiatives, evidence-based practice, and strategic academic and institutional partnerships.

Foster Research

Support the generation, publication, dissemination, and implementation of high-quality research addressing locally and globally relevant issues in hematology and oncology, to improve clinical practice, inform policy, and contribute to scientific advancement in Uganda.

Improve Patient Care

Strengthen the quality of care for patients with hematologic and oncologic conditions by developing, updating, and promoting evidence-based clinical guidelines, treatment protocols, and best practice standards across health facilities in Uganda.

Policy Advocacy & Resource Mobilization

Influence national and international health policies and secure sustainable funding by engaging with policymakers, healthcare institutions, and development partners to improve access to comprehensive cancer and blood disorder care, including diagnostics, medicines, and treatment services.

Strategic Collaborations & Networks

Establish and maintain a robust network of healthcare professionals, researchers, academic institutions, and partners to facilitate collaborative initiatives aimed at enhancing capacity, sharing knowledge, and improving outcomes for patients with cancer and blood disorders in Uganda and beyond.

Our Leadership