Health 2 August 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)

Speaker Oboth Pledges Modern Regional Hospital for Mukono

Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has pledged to champion the construction of a modern regional hospital in Mukono District. This commitment was made during the recent launch of the Greater Mukono Inter-Religious Forum. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/-speaker-oboth-oboth-pledges-to-push-for-modern-regional-hospital-in-mukono-5544808

Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has committed to advocating for the establishment of a state-of-the-art regional hospital in Mukono District. The announcement came during the official inauguration of the Greater Mukono Inter-Religious Forum, an event that brought together religious leaders and community stakeholders.

During her address, Speaker Among highlighted the critical need for improved healthcare infrastructure in the region, emphasizing that a modern hospital would significantly enhance access to quality medical services for the residents of Mukono and surrounding areas. She assured attendees that she would use her office to push for the necessary government approvals and funding to make this project a reality.

The Speaker’s pledge was met with enthusiasm by the community, who have long expressed concerns about the inadequacy of current healthcare facilities. The proposed regional hospital is expected to be equipped with advanced medical technology and offer a wider range of specialized services, thereby reducing the burden on referral hospitals and improving health outcomes.

The Greater Mukono Inter-Religious Forum aims to foster collaboration among different religious communities to address socio-economic development challenges in the district. The launch event provided a platform for leaders to discuss pressing issues, including healthcare, education, and poverty reduction, with the Speaker’s commitment to the hospital being a significant development for the community’s well-being.

This initiative by Speaker Among underscores a broader commitment to enhancing public services and infrastructure in Uganda’s districts. The development of a modern regional hospital in Mukono is seen as a crucial step towards achieving equitable healthcare access across the country.