A Member of Parliament for Hoima West and have previously served as the District Health Officer for Hoima District and currently the chair, health committee.
Today in The House as we considered a report of Finance Committee on the Hides and Skins (Export Duty) (Amendment) Bill, 2025, and passed the proposed law.
A charge of US$ 0.80 is proposed to be charged per kilogram of raw hides and skins that are exported out of Uganda.
@henrymusasizi1 He also assured MPs that Uganda's nominal debt as a percentage of Gross Domestic Product is at 46.80 percent as of 2023/2024, saying this is below the projected debt of 47.9 percent.
"The debt is expected to be sustainable in the next financial years and over the medium term."
State Minister for Finance @henrymusasizi1 is leading a team from the Ministry to respond to queries by MPs' on the proposed 2025/2026 Budget.
He told MPs on the Budget Committee that govt requires 10 years to clear all outstanding domestic arrears provided that none more arise.
On the status of mortuaries in health facilities, the Committee on Health notes that many health facility mortuaries lack essential
facilities such as refrigeration units, sufficient space, and reliable utilities such as electricity and water. #PlenaryUg
Following the withdrawal of over Shs604bn donor funds by the US gov't, the Health Committee has urged @mofpedU to find alternative financing to bridge the gap for the health sector. #PlenaryUg
The Committee also recommended that Shs 51Bn be provided to @HeartUganda in a phased manner for the establishment of 4 regional cardiac centres. #PlenaryUg
To decognest @UgandaCancerIns, the health committee recommends that Shs7.1bn be provided for the operationalisation of the Gulu Center and Mbarara satellite center.
"This will help bring cancer services closer to people in order to decongest the main center." #PlenaryUg
"@MinofHealthUG should prioritise modernising mortuary facilities, by providing necessary equipment, expanding their capacity and ensuring adequate training for personnel," the report reads. #PlenaryUg
As the Chairperson of the Health Committee, I emphasized that the health sector plays a crucial role in Uganda’s development. While financial constraints may not allow for budget increases, it is essential to avoid budget cuts
Yesterday, we met with @CSBAG, led by Regional Manager Robert Offiti, as they presented the CSO Position Paper on Health in response to the 2025/26 NBFP and the Health Ministerial Policy Statement
Today, we honor the memory of Rt. Hon. Jacob Oulanyah, a distinguished leader whose legacy continues to inspire. As Speaker, he championed effective legislation, leaving a lasting impact.
His contributions will never be forgotten.
In the meeting, Nelson Musoba, the Director of Planning at the AIDS Commission, urged us to allocate Shs 300 billion to fund essential HIV medicines and laboratory supplies
Early this morning, we met with representatives from the Uganda AIDS Commission and Uganda Cares to discuss the urgent need for government action to sustain HIV services in light of recent U.S. aid cuts
@SpiceFMHoima@MinofHealthUG