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Catastrophic Health Expenditure Among Gastrointestinal Cancer Patients Undergoing Surgery in Uganda: A Prospective Study

2026-03-19

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<h4>ABSTRACT</h4> <h4>Background</h4> The global burden of gastrointestinal (GI) cancers is projected to rise by 2050, with incidence and mortality in Africa nearly double global estimates. Surgery remains the cornerstone of treatment but imposes substantial financial burdens. In Uganda, where no national health insurance scheme exists, patients are especially vulnerable. We therefore investigated the magnitude...

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10.64898/2026.03.18.26347930
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