By Kyamanduma Patrick,
The Deputy Resident City Commissioner for Rubaga Division, Herbert Anderson Burora, has warned ministers who took Covid-19 pickups for their personal use that they have a 30-day ultimatum to return them or be named and shamed.
Burora highlighted the president’s call in 2020, urging Ugandans to join efforts in improving health services, even beyond the immediate response to the pandemic.
He expressed concern over reports that some districts and ministry departments are facing a shortage of mobility, while vehicles intended for health sector improvement are allegedly being used for personal errands.
He further revealed that some vehicles intended for health response have been confiscated by Local Council five chairpersons, leaving District Health Officers without the necessary means to carry out their duties.
The Ministry of Health and the Permanent Secretary have now been given a 30-day ultimatum to withdraw all cars meant for Covid-19 and health response from ministers and LC5 chairpersons. He emphasized the need to respect the intended purpose of the vehicles and ensure they are deployed where they are needed most in the health sector. END.