OBONGI, UGANDA – The Obongi District Administration has received a consignment of life-saving vaccines worth over 95 million Ugandan shillings, aimed at strengthening routine immunisation services for children and mothers in the region.
The vaccines, distributed through the National Medical Stores (NMS) under the Ministry of Health, include those targeting tetanus, diphtheria, hepatitis B, and the human papillomavirus (HPV). The delivery marks a significant step forward in the government’s ongoing efforts to expand access to essential health services in remote districts of Northern Uganda.
At a handover ceremony held at the Obongi District Health Office, Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Samuel Mpimbaza Hashaka expressed gratitude to the central government for the timely delivery, which he said reflects the National Resistance Movement (NRM) government’s commitment to its 2021–2026 manifesto on universal healthcare.
“The government continues to fulfil its pledge to secure the future of all Ugandans by ensuring access to free medicines, medical supplies, and vaccines,” said Hashaka. “This is a cornerstone of our mission to prevent, control, and manage diseases across all communities.”
The RDC emphasized the importance of routine vaccination, urging mothers and caregivers to take full advantage of the free immunisation services available at all health centers in the district. “Vaccination is not only about protecting your child, it’s about safeguarding the health of our entire community,” he said. “I urge every mother to make it a habit to take their children for immunisation on schedule.”
Hashaka reiterated that all immunisation and vaccination services in Obongi District are provided at no cost to the public, in line with the national policy on essential health interventions. He assured residents that the NRM government remains committed to delivering free, quality healthcare services to all Ugandans as part of its broader social transformation agenda.
Local health officials welcomed the vaccine delivery, noting that it will help improve coverage rates and reduce the incidence of preventable diseases, particularly among children under five and adolescent girls targeted by the HPV vaccination campaign.
The arrival of the vaccines is expected to benefit thousands of families in Obongi, one of the newly created districts striving to strengthen its healthcare infrastructure and improve health outcomes for its growing population.
