By Enengo News Staff Writer.
KAMPALA – In the latest Uganda news, the Speaker of Parliament, Anitah Among, has called on the government to take a closer look at hospitals across Uganda that are in poor condition. Her comments followed the approval of a $20 million loan from the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa to upgrade Bugiri General Hospital.
Speaking in Parliament, Among said that other hospitals deserve the same attention as Bugiri. Several MPs backed her call and highlighted urgent challenges in their constituencies.
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Joseph Ssewungu, MP for Kalungu West, asked the government to support private and church-run health centres, pointing out that many have good facilities but cannot afford enough doctors. Among agreed that these centres should get help.
Christopher Komakech, representing Aruu County, said Pader only has two delivery beds for expectant mothers and called for immediate action.
Dr Agnes Atim Apea, the woman MP for Amolator, praised Parliament for prioritising issues that affect ordinary Ugandans. She said the country’s health sector still suffers from poor infrastructure.
Betty Ethel Naluyima, Wakiso district woman MP, questioned how previously allocated funds were spent and urged proper budgeting for hospitals.
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Leader of the Opposition, Joel Ssenyonyi, said the situation of healthcare facilities across the country is worrying and called for a clear, nationwide plan to address the gaps.
Minister David Bahati, representing the Leader of Government Business, said the government recognises the issues and will prioritise them in the next budget. He added that consistent investment in the health sector has helped raise life expectancy in Uganda to 63 years.
The discussion shows that while some hospitals like Bugiri are getting funds, there is still much work to be done to ensure every Ugandan can access decent healthcare.
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