Kitgum District Local Government on Wednesday received the fifth consignment of essential drugs valued at Shs 250 million from the National Medical Stores (NMS).
The consignment, designated for Kitgum General Hospital, includes program drugs for HIV, tuberculosis and malaria, as well as emergency medicines for sickle cell treatment and essential medical supplies such as gloves and syringes.
Thomas Ojok, the Administrator of Kitgum General Hospital, expressed gratitude to the government for its continued commitment to ensuring a steady supply of medicines.
Kitgum District Chairperson, Arwai Christopher Obol, cautioned health workers against misusing government-supplied drugs, stressing the importance of accountability and proper handling.
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Meanwhile, Kitgum Resident District Commissioner, Ebil Jimmy Ssegawa, warned the hospital administration against charging patients for access to the drugs and emphasized the need to prevent theft and misappropriation of government medical supplies.
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