KABALE – Authorities in Kabale district have expressed concerns over the slow progress of projects undertaken by the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) in various health facilities within the district.
This issue came to light during the visit of the Parliamentary Health Committee, which was conducting an assessment of health facilities in the Kigezi Sub Region
Fred Kalyesubura, the Chief Administrative Officer of Kabale district, conveyed dissatisfaction with the performance of the UPDF Engineering Brigade in executing contracted projects for the district. He noted that the level of performance and implementation of these projects did not meet expectations.
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Dr. Nicholas Kamara, the Member of Parliament for Kabale municipality, who led the committee during the visit, acknowledged that delivery issues extended beyond Kabale. Various complaints from stakeholders in the region regarding the same matter had been received, prompting him to pledge to raise the issue on the parliamentary floor.
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In response to these concerns, UPDF spokesperson Brig. Gen. Felix Kulayigye assured Ugandans that their brigade is on track with all contracted projects. However, he acknowledged delays in implementation due to technical challenges caused by the Health Ministry.
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During the same visit, authorities urged legislators to advocate for the designation of Kabale district as a hard-to-reach area. This request aims to secure a hard-to-reach allowance for health workers in the area, thereby enhancing their effectiveness.
The Committee on Health, mandated under rule 159(c) of the Parliamentary Rules of Procedure, is responsible for assessing and evaluating the activities of the Government and other bodies.
