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Kampala, Uganda<\/strong> – Winnie Byanyima, wife of former presidential candidate Dr. Kiiza Besigye, has slammed the Ugandan government for neglecting a healthy budget allocation amidst a critical healthcare crisis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her criticism comes after the U.S. government froze aid to Uganda, triggering a chain reaction of mass layoffs of frontline health workers, canceled NGO contracts, and disruptions in vital health programs, including HIV, TB, malaria, and maternal and child health services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Byanyima expressed her dismay, stating that instead of seeking a budget reallocation to support the healthcare sector, the ruling NRM government is expecting low-paid workers to work without compensation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This move has raised concerns about the government’s priorities and commitment to providing quality healthcare services to its citizens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Uganda’s healthcare sector has been facing significant challenges, with a 12% reduction in resources allocated to the health sector in the national budget framework paper for FY 2023\/24.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The country has also failed to meet the Abuja Declaration’s commitment to allocate 15% of its national budget to the health sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The government’s decision to allocate only 4.1% of the total budget to the health sector in the 2024-25 national budget has been widely criticized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Ministry of Health received the largest share of this budget, amounting to Ushs 1.4 trillion, which is still considered inadequate to address the country’s healthcare needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Byanyima’s criticism highlights the need for the government to reassess its priorities and allocate sufficient resources to support the healthcare sector. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The current situation has left many Ugandans vulnerable to health risks, and it is essential for the government to take immediate action to address these concerns.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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