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[Uganda Medical Association @TheUMAofficial]

Let us be honest: the issue is not that medical interns are too many.
It is not that Uganda has no money.
It is that medical interns are not being treated as a priority.

Consider the choices being made:

• Parliament keeps growing.
Parliament’s budget reportedly doubled to about 𝗦𝗵𝘀 𝟭. 𝟮 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻. The money going to 529 MPs rose from about 𝗦𝗵𝘀 𝟰𝟬𝟬𝗯 in 2020/21 to 𝗦𝗵𝘀 𝟳𝟰𝟰.𝟰𝗯 in 2026/27, an increase of about 𝗦𝗵𝘀 𝟯𝟰𝟰.𝟰𝗯.
What direct return does this give the common Ugandan in a crowded hospital?

• Two offices alone tell the story.
The Speaker and Deputy Speaker offices had about 𝗦𝗵𝘀 𝟳.𝟭𝗯 combined in 2020/21. In 2026/27, they stand at about 𝗦𝗵𝘀 𝟱𝟬.𝟮𝗯 , an increase of about 𝗦𝗵𝘀 𝟰𝟯.𝟭𝗯 for only two offices.
That increase alone can pay 𝟯𝟬𝟬𝟬 interns 𝗦𝗵𝘀 𝟭𝗺 𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿, with money left.

• Questionable spending continues.
In 2025/26, selected Speaker’s office lines reportedly included 𝗦𝗵𝘀 𝟮.𝟰𝗯 for foreign travel, 𝗦𝗵𝘀 𝟵𝟲𝟲𝗺 for fuel, 𝗦𝗵𝘀 𝟰.𝟴𝗯 for incapacity, death benefits and funeral expenses, and 𝗦𝗵𝘀 𝟱.𝟮𝗯 for donations. Total: about 𝗦𝗵𝘀 𝟭𝟰.𝟮𝗯. What lasting public health return does this produce compared with doctors on wards?

• RDC structures are being funded.
Uganda reportedly has 146 RDCs, 170 Deputy RDCs and 432 Assistant RDCs, total 748 officials. Their proposed salary enhancement requires an extra 𝗦𝗵𝘀 𝟮𝟵.𝟬𝟳𝟵𝗯 every year.
Add the reported 𝗦𝗵𝘀 𝟯𝟬𝗯 for LC I to LC V political leader facilitation, and that is about 𝗦𝗵𝘀 𝟱𝟵𝗯. In what way does this benefit the common Ugandan?

• Donations are funded.
State House donations reportedly consumed 𝗦𝗵𝘀 𝟳𝟱𝟭𝗯 over seven financial years. In 2023/24 alone, donations were budgeted at 𝗦𝗵𝘀 𝟭𝟴.𝟭𝗯, but actual spending reached 𝗦𝗵𝘀 𝟴𝟬.𝟭𝟴𝗯. If tens and hundreds of billions can be found for donations, how does 𝗦𝗵𝘀 𝟮𝟰𝗯 to 𝗦𝗵𝘀 𝟯𝟲𝗯 for over 2,000 medical interns become impossible?

• Health was not protected with the same urgency.
The Ministry of Health vote fell from about 𝗦𝗵𝘀 𝟭. 𝟲𝟵𝟯 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 in FY2023/24 to about 𝗦𝗵𝘀 𝟭. 𝟯𝟰𝟰 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 in FY2024/25, a reduction of about 𝗦𝗵𝘀 𝟯𝟰𝟵𝗯. Even the 2025/26 estimate of 𝗦𝗵𝘀 𝟭.𝟱𝟲𝟰 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 remains below the 2023/24 level. Yet health is the sector that directly touches mothers in labour, accident victims, children with malaria, emergency patients and families in public hospitals.

Now compare:

• 2,000 interns × Shs1m × 12 months = 𝗦𝗵𝘀 𝟮𝟰𝗯 per year
• 2,500 interns × Shs1m × 12 months = 𝗦𝗵𝘀 𝟯𝟬𝗯 per year
• 3,000 interns × Shs1m × 12 months = 𝗦𝗵𝘀 𝟯𝟲𝗯 per year

Even using the Ministry of Health’s own gross figure of Shs15.6m per intern per year, the reported 2,706 eligible interns would require about Shs42.2b. That is still small compared with what is being found for political comfort and administrative expansion.

That money is not a handout.

✨ It avails doctors on wards.
✨ It keeps emergency units covered.
✨ It supports maternity care.
✨ It fills staffing gaps in regional referrals.
✨ It protects patients.

So let us stop pretending.

This is not a numbers problem.
This is not a money problem.
It is a priority problem.

Medical interns are doctors under apprenticeship, not free labour!

#InternsNotSlaves

[NMS Uganda @nmsuganda]

Be alert. Know the signs. Act early.

Early detection and prompt reporting can save lives and help prevent further spread. If you or someone you know develops these symptoms, report immediately through the toll-free line: 0800-100-066.

Together, we can stop Ebola.

#EbolaAwareness #StayAlert #FightEbolaUG26

[NBS Television @nbstv]

The burden of heart disease in Uganda is steadily rising, with specialists warning that lifestyle-related conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes stroke and heart attacks are increasingly affecting younger populations.

@MugenyiHenry_

#NBSLiveAt9 #NBSUpdates

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[the Ugandan Gospel @ugandangospel]

We often think so little of salvation that things like wealth, health, or marital status seem "better off."

But the Gospel shows us that no gift can outmatch the treasure of Christ. If you are in union with Him, you already have it all. #TheUgandanGospel

[X @origbp]

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[Ekklesia Afrika @EkklesiaAfrika]

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[Veracity Fount @VeracityFount]

In case you are around Makerere University, Bugema University, Kikoni & Kikumi Kikumi areas and are looking for a faithful Bible Study group to be part of...we have an Exegetes Bible Study (Campus Edition) that meets at Bethel House of Prayer in Kikumi Kikumi, every Wednesday!

[the Ugandan Gospel @ugandangospel]

You aren't just a conqueror; you're MORE than a conqueror. Bosco drops a reality check: You’ve been raised to a higher rock.

Stop living in fear of the "roots" and start living in the power of the Resurrection. #TheUgandanGospel

[Terri Green @TerriGreenUSA]

Voddie Baucham explains the Trinity.

Why it’s important for us as Christians to defend traditional marriage.

It is God who designed it for his purpose, to serve His Will for creation.

[Uganda Police Force @PoliceUg]

/ @mkituuma "Invited guests will access Kololo Ceremonial Grounds via John Babiha Road (Acacia Avenue) through Elgon Terrace (Heroes Corner Gate), as indicated on their invitation cards or accreditation passes.

The specific access routes for VIPs, VVIPs, and other invited categories will be communicated through the relevant invitation and accreditation channels. Guests are urged to strictly adhere to the provided instructions.

Certain roads around Kololo will have restricted access and will only be accessible to vehicles with valid accreditation, invitation cards, or special clearance.

The Uganda Police Force further issues the following traffic guidelines:
Restricted Routes

Specific routes leading to Kololo Ceremonial Grounds will be restricted to the general public, except for vehicles with accredited stickers.

These routes include:
Ssezibwa Road
Golf Course traffic lights
John Babiha Road (Acacia Avenue) to Kololo Ceremonial Grounds
Designated Access Routes
From Entebbe International Airport:
Entebbe Express Highway
Northern Bypass
Yusuf Lule Road
Kololo Ceremonial Grounds
From Munyonyo Spur:
Northern Bypass
Yusuf Lule Road
Kololo Ceremonial Grounds

Restricted Access Points Around Kololo

Wampewo Roundabout:
Vehicles will not be allowed to join Wampewo Avenue. Motorists will instead be diverted to Jinja Road to access UMI parking and Phaneroo Grounds.

Golf Course/Fairway Hotel Traffic Lights:

Only VVIP vehicles with RED STICKERS will be allowed access to Acacia Avenue.

Katikati Junction:
The general public will not be allowed to proceed towards the venue and will instead be directed to Lugogo Traffic Lights on Jinja Road.
City Oil, Acacia Road:

Vehicles from Old Kira Road and Mawanda Road will be diverted towards Mulago Traffic Lights.

Parking Arrangements
Access to parking areas will strictly be limited to accredited persons. All invited guests are advised to clearly display their accreditation stickers for easy identification.

VVIP Parking:
Access through Elgon Terrace, parking at Heroes Corner, Kololo Ceremonial Grounds.

General Public Parking Areas:

City High School
Phaneroo Grounds
Uganda Management Institute (UMI)
Millennium Grounds

Members of Parliament:

Parking at Parliament.
NRM Secretariat Members:
Parking at NRM Kyadondo Offices.

Entebbe Express Highway & Northern Bypass

The Entebbe Express Highway and Northern Bypass will remain open to the general public. However, Traffic Police may implement diversions where necessary at the following junctions:
Mpala – diversion to Old Entebbe Highway
Kisubi – diversion to Nakawuka Road
Kajjansi Flyover – diversion to Lubowa-Zana
Serena-Kigo, Mutungo-Kitiko, and Busabala Traffic Lights – for access to the city centre
Munyonyo Roundabout – diversion to Salaama Road and Buziga areas

We appeal to all motorists and road users to cooperate with Traffic Police officers deployed along the main routes, access roads, junctions, and roundabouts to ensure smooth traffic flow to the venue and designated parking areas.

[Uganda Police Force @PoliceUg]

Traffic Advisory Ahead of the Swearing-In Ceremony of H.E. the President
Motorists are advised to plan their journeys in advance and strictly follow all directions issued by traffic officers on duty.

To enhance safety, security, and orderliness, certain activities will be prohibited along designated routes. Parking outside authorized areas is strictly forbidden, and any vehicles found in violation will be towed to the nearest police stations at the owner’s expense.

Motorists are further urged to use the roads responsibly, avoid reckless driving, and comply with all temporary traffic diversions and restrictions that will be in place.

The public is strongly encouraged to remain calm, law-abiding, and cooperative as the country marks this important national occasion.
#M7SwearsIn2026

[X @origbp]

@PoliceUg Which are those designated routes?
Is the letter from KOICA valid?

[X @origbp]

@PoliceUg @mkituuma @UgandaMediaCent Can you issue a traffic and security guidance earlier such that we can plan adequately for next week

[CFCDaily @CFCDaily]

Not heard John Terry be this distraught on current matters, first time I’ve seen him worried about the future.

He’s been speaking on his TikTok 👇

[X @origbp]

@FrankKhalidUK Our biggest problem is the ownership and how they do business. It doesn't matter who is coach as long if the system continues the same way, the downfall has just began. We will be lucky to make top 10

[X @origbp]

@FrankKhalidUK After tonight's performance, I don't see how he is staying long term

[X @origbp]

@FrankKhalidUK Won't be surprised if we lose this one... Besides the squad, club is in a terrible place

[Creeds & Confessions @CreedConfession]

“The Gospel produces obedience.” – Voddie Baucham