Summary:
- Dr. Kamara, a Consultant Physician by profession and Chairperson of the Parliamentary Forum on Non-Communicable Diseases (PFNCD), announced that the program will officially launch in mid-2025 and will remain a key focus of his agenda through 2026–2031.
KABALE: In a bid to enhance service delivery and promote health services, Kabale Municipality Member of Parliament, Dr. Nicholas Thadeus Kamara, has unveiled a new program called “Know Yourself” (Buryomwe Ayemanye).
The initiative, targeting both men and women in Kabale Municipality, aims to provide free screening and testing services for diabetes, hypertension, sickle cell anemia, and various cancers.
Dr. Kamara, a Consultant Physician by profession and Chairperson of the Parliamentary Forum on Non-Communicable Diseases (PFNCD), announced that the program will officially launch in mid-2025 and will remain a key focus of his agenda through 2026–2031.
He emphasized that the program will also include counseling and medical advice to empower individuals with the knowledge needed to manage or prevent these conditions.
“Diseases like diabetes can be prevented if people are equipped with the right information and are aware of their health status,” Dr. Kamara explained. “Similarly, cancers can be effectively treated when detected early, making routine medical checkups essential.”
Dr. Kamara highlighted the alarming rise of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Uganda, noting their significant contribution to the country’s mortality rates.
He expressed his commitment to improving health outcomes in Kabale Municipality as a stepping stone toward broader development goals.
As part of his health-focused agenda, Dr. Kamara also announced that Kabale Municipality will soon receive a brand-new ambulance to enhance emergency medical response.
“The ambulance is already in Kampala, ready to be transported to Kabale to start serving our people. Good health is the foundation of development. Without it, we can achieve very little,” he stated.
Dr. Kamara, who assumed office as Kabale Municipality MP on May 18, 2021, after garnering 6,399 votes to defeat former MP Andrew Aja Baryayanga, has made notable strides in service delivery during his tenure. Among his achievements are;
In June 2021 during the second Covid 19 lockdown, Dr Kamara donated tones of Posho and other relief items for vulnerable persons in Kabale Municipality. At least 30 most vulnerable people per village benefited.
He established a charity fund christened Rodney fund in July 2021 to support medical officers who fall sick in the line of duty at Kabale Regional Referral Hospital and surrounding Health facilities.
In August 2021, he donated 3 tons of maize seedlings as a donation from Parliament that was distributed in the constituency by the help of L.C 1 Chairpersons.
He donated an Ultrasound Scan to Kamukira HC IV, Kirigime Health Center 3, Rugarama Hospital and Rushoroza Hospital in Kabale Municipality.
The scan is testing and monitoring pregnancies in early stages and at different stages during Antenatal care. It has improved the quality of care offered to pregnant women, used for scan for fibroids, enlarged prostate for men, acute appendicitis, abdominal organ damage for those involved in accidents among others all provided at zero cost.
He has also facilitated the training of 4 of the Health workers at Infectious Disease Institute, Mulago to operate the Ultra Sound Scan that was donated.
He supported Youth initiatives, groups, women groups, income generation projects for all.
He engaged several NGOs and corporate Organizations in service of the electorate such as measuring NCDs and HIV in children in Rugarama and Rushoroza. Dr Kamara works very closely with Global Livingstone Initiative in this regard.
He lobbied for elevation of Rutooma Health Center 3 in Kabale Municipality.
He lobbied for a CT scan at Kabale Hospital
He lobbied for the Oxygen plant at Kabale Hospital
He lobbied for increased wage bill for recruitment of more workers at Kabale Hospital
He lobbied for an increase in budget of NCDs at lower Health units.
