By Kyamanduma Patrick
The Kasese district council is to guide government on where a government General hospital can be constructed in Kasese Municipality, the health Committee of Parliamentary has recommended.
The health committee of Parliament chaired by Col. Victoria Nakesa, a UPDF representative in the 11th house is in Kasese district over the recent pressures and attempted community protests caused by the health Ministry decision last year to deactivate medical supplies of Kilembe Mines hospital
Speaking to the media shortly after meeting the local leaders and community members at Kilembe mines Hospital premises in Bulembia Division, the committee Vice Chairperson, Hon. Joel Sebikali said immediate reactivation of medical supplies and handing over to government the land title of the new hospital site; are some of their recommendations to Parliament.
He also said it was within the mandate of the Kasese district council to recommend where to build the government hospital in Kasese Municipality. Hon. Joel speaking………
Hon. Dr. Nikolas Kamalha, a health Committee Member who is also the MP for Kabaale Municipality proposes that the hospital be substituted by another Hospital and not a health Centre. Hon. Nikolas speaking…..
The Kasese district woman MP, Hon. Florence Kabugho described as suicidal, deactivating the services of Kilembe mines Hospital, a savior especially to pregnant mothers and children. Hon. Florence speaking…
In his remarks, Mr. Erias Byamungu, the Kasese district Chief Administrative officer said whereas the local community in the greater Kilembe and the Kasese municipal leaders do not want to listen to the bitter truth, a high level decision had been made to construct a general Hospital near the Kasese district headquarters in Rukoki. Mr. Byamungu speaking…..
Earlier, the Kasese Municipal Member of Parliament, Hon. Ferigo Kambale had earlier hailed the committee for her quick intervention into the matter. END.
