Speaker Anita Among has assured the public of the government’s commitment to prioritizing public healthcare in a bid to enhance service delivery.
Among was speaking on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, during the official launch of a medical camp at Bukedea Comprehensive School organized by the Ministry of Health in collaboration with the Bukedea District Local Government and the Anita Foundation.
“I thank God that today our dream has come true… As Parliament, we shall support the Ministry of Health to improve healthcare. I love issues of health, and I am happy we have brought health services closer to the people, and it has proven to be a people-centered health sector,” Among said.
Recently, Speaker Among opened Bukedea Teaching Hospital, a non-profit health facility that complements government efforts by offering health services at a subsidized cost.
Among said the NRM government has, in recent years, taken health matters very seriously and continues to recruit more specialized health professionals, improve medical workers’ welfare, and ensure adequate medical supplies.
“As leaders, we are called to support government efforts and serve humanity. So, let us continue to serve our communities,” she said.
Dr. Ben Watmon, the Chairperson of the health camp organizing committee and also Director of Soroti Regional Referral Hospital, commended the Speaker for bringing health services closer to the people.
“In most cases, health workers wait for patients in health facilities, and in many cases, the patients can’t reach them. But you [Speaker] have brought the services closer, and this bridges the gap,” Dr. Watmon said.
Juliet Akayo, who traveled from Magoro sub-county in Katakwi District, was diagnosed with cervical cancer in Soroti but could not afford treatment in Kampala.
“This is a chance for me to meet doctors from the Uganda Cancer Institute and get treatment at no cost,” she said.
The health camp, which runs until Friday, January 25, 2025, has attracted health specialists from different institutions.
The health institutions represented are Mulago National Referral Hospital, the Uganda Heart Institute (UHI), the Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI), Uganda Blood Transfusion Services, and the Uganda Red Cross Society. Others are the Uganda AIDS Commission, and Kiruddu, Kawempe, Mbale, and Soroti hospitals.
Members of Parliament on the Committee on Health, led by their Chairperson, Hon. Dr. Joseph Ruyonga, also attended the health camp.
