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2024 School of Pharmacy RESEARCH INVENTION JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND PHARMACY

Exploring the Intersection of HIV, Breast Cancer, and Wound Sepsis within the Healthcare System of Uganda

Tom Akello Abbo

This study delves into the complex intersection of HIV/AIDS, breast cancer, and wound sepsis within thehealthcare system of Uganda, focusing on the Amuru, Kitgum, and Pader districts in Northern Uganda.The objectives were to identify, explore, and document the interplay of these diseases, particularly amongfemales, and to understand the sociocultural and structural factors influencing disease progression andaccess to care. The prevalence rates of breast cancer and HIV/AIDS were found to be significant, withlate-stage diagnosis being common, exacerbating the challenges of treatment. Wound sepsis emerged as acritical barrier to care, often leading to unnecessary abandonment of potentially curative interventions.The study highlights the urgent need for comprehensive healthcare system management to address thegrowing burden of non-communicable diseases and chronic illnesses in Uganda.