Bishop Kagodo, Kabaka Foundation Push for Stronger Health Sector, Launch Insurance Scheme in Mukono. Bishop Enos Kitto Kagodo has called on the Government to strengthen Uganda’s healthcare system by equipping public hospitals and offering greater support to private facilities, enabling citizens to access quality medical care for a wide range of illnesses. He made the appeal while opening a two-day health camp and launching a health insurance scheme dubbed Tubeere Balamu Yinsuwa (“Let’s Be Healthy Insurance”) at Kyaggwe County headquarters in Mugulu, Mukono.
The initiative, organised by the Kabaka Foundation, seeks to make healthcare more affordable and accessible to the Kabaka’s subjects. Bishop Kagodo urged camp participants to go beyond the free services offered during the event by seeking specialised treatment where necessary. He encouraged regular testing for various diseases, noting that early diagnosis was key to successful treatment. In a message from His Majesty Kabaka Fredrick Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, delivered by Prince Daudi Chwa, citizens were encouraged to embrace the new insurance scheme to guarantee timely access to proper healthcare.
Representing the Kabaka Foundation, retired Bishop of West Buganda, Father in God Henry Mutumba Tamale, called on insurance providers to design packages that cater to people over the age of 60, ensuring they too can receive appropriate medical care when needed. Cotilda Nakatte Kikomeko, Minister for Education and Health in the Buganda Kingdom and in charge of the Queen’s Office, advised the Kabaka’s subjects to adopt healthy lifestyles. She recommended proper nutrition, adequate rest, stress management, vaccinations, regular exercise, routine medical check-ups, and seeking care from licensed health facilities to remain productive and healthy. Kyaggwe County Chief (Ssekibobo) Vicent Bintubizibu expressed gratitude to the Kabaka for championing health initiatives and ensuring access to free medical services through county health camps. Edward Kaggwa Ndagala, head of the Kabaka Foundation, urged voters to scrutinise politicians during election periods, demanding clear healthcare plans.
