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Archbishop Ssemwogerere Lauds Kabaka’s Health Initiative, Calls for Universal Healthcare

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Fahad Muganga 

 

 

The Archbishop of Kampala, Paul Ssemwogerere, has praised Kabaka Ronald Mutebi’s “Tubeere Balamu” (Let’s Live) community outreach program, which provides healthcare services to his people. Speaking at St. Joseph Parish in Kyengera during the initiative’s visit, the Archbishop emphasized the urgent need for accessible healthcare for all Ugandans.

“I appreciate the platform that the Kabaka has established to help his people access health service delivery. Good health is very important. Due to my work, age, and responsibility, I have seen the need for health services in the country, as so many people need free access to medical services across the country,” Ssemwogerere said.

While acknowledging the government’s responsibility to provide free healthcare, the Archbishop commended the Kabaka for stepping in to address immediate needs. He urged Parliament and the Cabinet to prioritize universal healthcare and ensure adequate health facilities across the country.

“The reason churches and mosques are full of people seeking divine healing is because they don’t have money to go to hospitals, even for simple ailments. While this is not bad, there should be either free or affordable health services for the people across the entire country,” he observed.

He called for increased budget allocations to the Ministry of Health, stressing that the state has a duty to ensure the well-being of its people. He also urged private healthcare providers to lower costs and avoid selling expired medicines or employing unqualified staff.

 

The health camp, primarily sponsored by Diamond Trust Bank, attracted thousands of people to St. Joseph’s Parish in Kyengera, where they received medical treatment.

Robert Waggwa Nsibirwa, the Second Deputy Katikkiro of Buganda, representing the Kabaka, expressed gratitude for the support received for the “Tubeere Balamu” outreach, which began in Buddu, Masaka, last November. He encouraged people to follow medical advice and maintain hygiene.

“As you remember, this outreach started in November last year, in Buddu Masaka. We believe many people benefited from it, and we thank all the medics who provide these services during these camps. We appreciate all the support from across all platforms in our efforts to improve the health of our people. We advise our people to adhere to the instructions of the medics and to be clean,” he said.

 

Edward Kaggwa Ndagala, head of the Kabaka Foundation, highlighted the foundation’s role in service delivery across health, education, and community development. He cited past successful health campaigns, such as the Hepatitis B immunization drive and a blood donation initiative, which significantly increased Uganda’s blood supply.

“We launched a blood donation drive in support with the Red Cross and the Uganda Blood Bank. At the start of the campaign, they had about 20,000 regular blood donors, but after the campaign, the numbers climbed to 170,000. The current ‘Tubeere Balamu’ campaign for this year, we are targeting 300,000 new blood donors to alleviate blood scarcity in Uganda,” he noted.

 

Samuel Matekha, Head of Marketing and Communications at Diamond Trust Bank (DTB), emphasized the bank’s commitment to supporting the Kabaka’s health initiatives.

“As a bank, we are here to offer service to the people. We know that it is only healthy people who can work, and as a result, can use the bank’s services,” he said, urging people to seek professional medical care and work hard to improve their livelihoods.

 

The “Tubeere Balamu” campaign continues to expand its reach, addressing critical health gaps and advocating for long-term solutions to Uganda’s healthcare challenges.

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