Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja officially opened three health centers and a laboratory valued at shs.3.6 billion in Kakumiro District on Monday. These new facilities consist of Kikwaya Health Centre III (upgraded from Health Centre II), Kitaihuka Health Centre III, Mukoora Health Centre III, and a laboratory at Kitaihuka Secondary School.
The government, under the Uganda Intergovernmental Fiscal Transfers (UgIFT) Programme, oversaw the construction of these healthcare amenities. The UgIFT program, initiated in 2017, is part of the broader Intergovernmental Fiscal Transfer Programme, which seeks to enhance funding and reduce financial disparities for service delivery across local governments.
Prime Minister Nabbanja urged expecting mothers in the district to opt for the newly constructed health facilities over traditional birth attendants. She emphasized the government’s commitment to establishing a Health Centre III in each sub-county to improve access to medical services.
Furthermore, the Prime Minister highlighted the substantial investments made by the NRM Government in the healthcare and education sectors, aiming to foster a healthy and educated population. She noted that life expectancy has risen from 45 to 64 years since the NRM Government came into power.
Fred Byamukama, the Minister of State for Transport and MP for Bugangaizi West in Kakumiro district, praised the government’s efforts in constructing these health facilities, underscoring its dedication to securing the community’s future.
Aisa Agaba, the Bugangaizi East MP, stressed the importance of safeguarding these new healthcare resources and acknowledged the government’s commitment to bringing healthcare services closer to the people.
Annet Semitego, a female councilor, expressed gratitude on behalf of the community, acknowledging the NRM Government’s fulfillment of its promise by delivering these healthcare facilities.