District Leaders Rally Health Workers to Improve Service Delivery and Accountability.

District Chairperson, Ian Kyeyune, has called on health workers across the district to unite and recommit themselves to improving healthcare service delivery for residents.
Speaking during his inaugural meeting with health facility in-charges, Kyeyune noted that Wakiso’s population has grown from about 750,000 people in 2000 to more than 3.5 million today, placing immense pressure on the district’s healthcare system. He emphasized the need for collective action to ensure that health services keep pace with the rapidly growing population.
To address the increasing demand for healthcare, the Chairperson pledged to advocate for the elevation of Wakiso, Namayumba, Buwambo and Ndejje Health Centre IVs to hospital status. He also committed to pushing for solutions to staffing shortages and strengthening service delivery across all health facilities.
Kyeyune further urged health workers to uphold professional ethics by avoiding absenteeism, rejecting bribery, safeguarding public property and treating patients with dignity and respect.
During the same meeting, Chief Administrative Officer, Jude Mark Bukenya, issued a strong warning to underperforming health facility in-charges, urging them to improve service delivery or step aside.
Bukenya said absenteeism, poor customer care, extortion and failure to adhere to approved work plans and budgets would no longer be tolerated. He stressed that only authorized interns should operate within health facilities and cautioned against assigning critical responsibilities to volunteers.
The CAO also condemned the mistreatment of patients, particularly expectant mothers, and directed health facility in-charges to strengthen supervision and accountability within their facilities. He urged health workers to assess their performance and make improvements before facing disciplinary action, including interdiction and dismissal.
Acting District Health Officer, Mathias Lugobi, welcomed the proposed reforms and reaffirmed the health department’s commitment to improving healthcare services across the district.
Health officials used the meeting to highlight key challenges affecting service delivery, including understaffing, frequent breakdowns of medical equipment, rapid urban migration and low patient retention rates.
The discussions underscored the need for stronger accountability, improved staffing and strategic investments to enhance the quality and accessibility of healthcare services for Wakiso’s growing population.