By Ben Ssebuguzi
Politicians often call for more action from the government to provide quality healthcare. However, it is evident that due to the scarcity of resources, governments all over the world cannot do enough. Nevertheless, with favourable policies, Uganda continues to be a hub for healthcare investment opportunities, especially in urbanised areas where cities keep expanding due to rising populations—such as in Gayaza.
As you enter Gayaza town, on the humps to your right stands a towering, top-notch building constructed by People’s Hospital. Their legacy and goodwill are not rooted in the tall buildings but rather in the reputation built by patients who recount their positive experiences and the excellent services provided by the hospital’s dedicated staff.
Their outstanding services in general medicine, surgical procedures, maternal and child health, and emergency care have made them well-known across Gayaza and the surrounding areas.
As a responsible and prominent healthcare provider, they also carry out outreach programmes aimed at education and the promotion of preventive care. This week, the hospital organised a one-week health camp at the facility, during which free health screenings and vaccinations were provided to the community.
Among the key dignitaries who presided over the camp was Hon. Rosemary Sseninde, the NRM Head of Mobilisation, who commended the founders for their commendable initiative in establishing an affordable healthcare facility that complements the government’s efforts to improve healthcare services.
According to research, private healthcare providers play a pivotal role in Uganda’s healthcare landscape, serving as the primary access point to healthcare for 60% of the population and contributing approximately 45% of the patient beds in the country.
Long live General Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. Long live Hajjat Uzeiye Namyalo, SPA/PA and Manager, Office of the National Chairman of the NRM.
The writer is the Head of Research at Office of the National Chairman Kyambogo.
