Joseph S Balikuddembe, M.D

[FRNK Asiimwe @RubabindaJr]

WE REJECT AND PUSH BACK.

[Muhereza Barnabas @muherezabarna]

Our ministry can pick a leaf.
Is not all about the numbers.

[Joseph S Balikuddembe, M.D @jobalicks1208]

We simply say,
@MinofHealthUG
@KagutaMuseveni
1. All the current Pre interns should be deployed
2. All interns should be paid their due -*4M*
3. All the dues should be paid on time

❗*Nothing else,🗯️ nothing less*❗
#Deploy_All_Preinterns
#Pay_our_dues_4M
#Pay_on_time_Monthly

[Prof. V Baryamureeba @baryamureeba]

Policy formulation requires extensive consultations with the key stakeholders. We also know that interns contribute more than 70% to the running of the public health facilities. Without interns Mulago National Referral Hospital will come to a halt and so will other public facilities. The government has failed to recruit enough health workers that would ideally provide part of the services provided by interns. Why did the government decide not to take the views of Uganda medical and dental practitioners council and interns seriously? For the good of Uganda, this policy needs to be disbanded completely. There is nothing to consult about. The health care for Ugandans is at stake. Not all Ugandans have money to enable them to access private health facilities...

[Juma Aluma @aluma_jumah]

Call us "junior housing officers"(JHO)
The word "intern" has been misplaced and silly!
@MinofHealthUG @GovUganda @UMACentralb_Off @FUMI20232024

[Jotham Azirembuzi @JothamAzira]

@faith_nabushawo

[Internal Medicine Residents @Makerere @InternalmedMak]

One liner to drive the point home.

[Joseph S Balikuddembe, M.D @jobalicks1208]

@ntvuganda It's very unfair, demanding free labor from individuals that support the whole health care system of the country

[Joseph S Balikuddembe, M.D @jobalicks1208]

Did you call it a minor surgery??
I beg to be educated on this.

Disclaimer: Am not justifying that whatever happened was right or wrong.

[Lubega Ruthie @LubegaRuth20204]

@TheUMAofficial @ElectDrFrankHQ @DrGavJoe @FUMI20232024 @GovUganda @MinofHealthUG @JoelSsenyonyi @nbstv @ntvuganda Ugandans need answers not this statement explaining nothing. How can a minor surgery lead to someone's death?? This negligence must stop. We need to know what really happened???

[Joseph S Balikuddembe, M.D @jobalicks1208]

I'd wish to ask for the role of the UMDPC in this, if you're relating to the ministry of Education alone. I've witnessed the UMDPC coming around University premises to supervise the teaching. Do they belong to the MoES or MOH @JaneRuth_Aceng doesn't recognise them.

[Parliament Watch @pwatchug]

However, the Minister stood by her stance, arguing that Uganda currently has over 33 medical training institutions that are not supervised by the Ministry of Health, as that mandate lies with the Ministry of Education. This, she said, has left the Ministry of Health struggling to ensure quality training for medical students.
Dr. Aceng noted, “You are very much aware that with 33 medical training institutions, it means the numbers that are released every year to do internship are over 1,500 to 2,000. Gone are the days when we had releases of 200 interns or so. 1,500 to 2,000 interns is not easy to manage, but we have been trying, and moving forward, the Ministry of Finance will provide resources according to the policy.”

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[Joseph S Balikuddembe, M.D @jobalicks1208]

@mujuni_emmy @tumusiime_jr Gladly waiting

[Joseph S Balikuddembe, M.D @jobalicks1208]

@mujuni_emmy @tumusiime_jr Some reference please 🤣🤣😂

[Joseph S Balikuddembe, M.D @jobalicks1208]

It's the small things that matter. Practice hand hygiene for better health today and tomorrow.

[Zihi Institute @zihiinstitute]

This World Health Day 2026, Zihi Institute is calling for Health For All.

Preventing infections with science-backed steps like handwashing reduces antimicrobial use and slows AMR. Small actions protect equitable care for all.

Let’s act today.
#AMR
#WorldHealthDay2026

[Joseph S Balikuddembe, M.D @jobalicks1208]

It was a pleasure to have met you doctor. You're truly inspiring

[Dennis Mazingi @DMazingi]

Excited to meet members of @surgery_society at the @ASOU_Official 26th Annual Scientific Conference today! They are doing some excellent advocacy at such a young age. As they say “Omuti gukyali muto gwe gugololwa.”

[Joseph S Balikuddembe, M.D @jobalicks1208]

We're getting there

[Association of Surgeons of Uganda (ASOU) @ASOU_Official]

Empowering the next generation of Ugandan surgeons.
Mr. Joseph Balikudembe (MBChB V) presented a compelling study on behalf of Dr. Justine Broecker @UCSFSurgery exploring the impact of surgical skills training on medical students.
What we learnt:
While the need for these trainings is clear, their impact was largely unmeasured—until now. From suturing and bowel anastomosis to POCUS FAST and chest tube insertion, students got hands-on experience with the essentials.
The Results:
-Inspiration: 71% of female and 97% of male participants developed a strong interest in pursuing surgery.
-Confidence: A massive boost in student confidence across all procedures.
The Reality:
To keep this momentum going, we must address the barriers: limited time, high costs, and the need for more instructors and supplies.
Investing in students today means a stronger surgical workforce tomorrow!
#FutureSurgeon #SurgicalSkills #ASOUCONF2026 #GlobalSurgery #UCSF #MedicalStudent #SurgicalTraining

[Joseph S Balikuddembe, M.D @jobalicks1208]

Congratulations @Princekaed
Looking forward to great achievements by ASOU

[Association of Surgeons of Uganda (ASOU) @ASOU_Official]

Let’s celebrate!
Dr. Kakungulu Edward @Princekaed is the President of the Association of Surgeons of Uganda @ASOU_Official!
Dr. Kakungulu, your hard work and passion for surgery in Uganda have brought you to this well-deserved milestone. We are proud to have you at the helm and look forward to a bright future for all surgeons across the country.
#ASOU #SurgeonsOfUganda #Congratulations #leadershipthatdelivers #ASOUCONF2026

[Joseph S Balikuddembe, M.D @jobalicks1208]

@Abiolazamooti Thank you

[Joseph S Balikuddembe, M.D @jobalicks1208]

@tumusiime_jr @ASOU_Official @UCSFSurgery @MakSurgResident @MakCHS_SOM @Mak_SHS Indeed.
We shall actualize this and soar high.

[Joseph S Balikuddembe, M.D @jobalicks1208]

@tumusiime_jr @ASOU_Official @UCSFSurgery @MakSurgResident @MakCHS_SOM @Mak_SHS Thank you brother