Uganda has signed a new cooperation agreement with Algeria aimed at supporting development projects, starting with the expansion and rehabilitation of Katakwi General Hospital.
The agreement was signed on behalf of Uganda by Finance Minister Matia Kasaija and his Algerian counterpart, Abdelkarim Bouzred, under the framework of the Algerian International Cooperation for Solidarity and Development Agency.
The first project, worth USD 13.7 million (approximately UGX 50 billion), will upgrade Katakwi General Hospital to improve access to quality healthcare for Katakwi and neighboring districts. The facility is expected to serve more than 500,000 people.
Minister Kasaija described the deal as a milestone in the growing friendship and solidarity between Uganda and Algeria.
“This project will significantly transform healthcare delivery for Katakwi and the neighboring districts, benefiting not only today’s generation but also generations to come,” Kasaija said.
He added that the project will ease access to specialized care, reduce the financial and social burden of long-distance travel for medical treatment, decongest referral hospitals, and strengthen human resource development in the health sector.
Kasaija further requested that the second phase of cooperation focus on building modern wards, procuring advanced medical equipment, and training healthcare workers.
Algeria’s Finance Minister Abdelkarim Bouzred commended the strong bilateral relations and pledged his government’s full commitment to implementing the agreement.
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