I agree with sentiments expressed during the 10th Uganda Medical Association (UMA) Doctors’ conference that was held at Soroti University in Soroti City in Teso Sub-Region, on 13th November 2026.
“Health is a very important sector, with a direct bearing on production and productivity.” Her Excellency, Vice President Major (Rtd) Alupo Epel Rose Jessica, Woman Member of Parliament Representing Katakwi District in 12th Parliament.
Preventative healthcare is an absolute must and should be emphasized as among prioritized pillars of our healthcare system.
“Our health strategy must focus more on preventing diseases than merely treating them. About 80% of sicknesses are preventable through immunization, hygiene, proper nutrition, safe food and vector control. We must also deliberately develop specialized medical skills, strengthen diagnostic services.” His Excellency President Yoweri Kagutta Museveni shared in an X post highlights of his remarks at the 10th UMA Doctors’ Conference.
Among others, preventative healthcare must necessarily be intentional in stopping the spread of pathogens, for example, bacteria that cause tuberculosis (TB) – mycobacterium tuberculosis.
TB is preventable, but is infecting & killing thousands of Ugandans annually.
TB the forgotten pandemic ravaging Ugandans and prevailing in Uganda. CLICK HERE to read more.
And yet, TB healthcare services are among the most neglected and underfunded.
And yes, it is common sense to expect that irrespective of preventative efforts there will be those who are taken ill, including with preventable diseases.
It is thus crucial to have in place excellent curative interventions as part of the healthcare system
And so, the efforts to construct a referral hospital in Soroti, the first of its kind in Teso Region, I applaud.
“I emphasized the need for the Ministry of Education and Sports to issue a letter of no objection to facilitate the transfer of the land title to the Ministry of Health, paving the way for the construction of Soroti Regional Referral Hospital.” NRM Chairperson for Eastern Uganda, Hon. Echodu Calvin David, MP Representing Soroti West in 12th Parliament, shared on X highlights of his speech during 10th UMA Doctors’ Conference.
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