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- “If the Integrated Financial Management System (IFMS) is causing delays in the timely delivery of medicines by the National Medical Stores, it should be removed from the system to ensure prompt deliveries,” Najjuma added.
- The State Minister for Health in charge of General Duties, Anifa Kawooya, committed to investigating the situation regarding medical supplies in hospitals and promised to present a report to the House.
The Ministry of Health has been instructed to collaborate with District Health Officers (DHOs) to ensure the prompt delivery of medicines to various health facilities across the country.
This directive was issued by Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa during the House sitting on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, following a concern raised by Sarah Najjuma (NRM, Nakaseke Woman Representative) regarding the shortage of medicines and medical supplies in hospitals.
Najjuma highlighted that 15 individuals involved in a motor vehicle accident last Sunday, who were taken to Nakaseke General Hospital, were unable to receive the necessary treatment and medication.
“Nakaseke Hospital is in a crisis because we have no medicine. The last delivery we received was on March 13, 2024. Some patients, including diabetics, have been without medication for over three months,” she stated.
She also criticized the National Medical Stores (NMS) for the delayed delivery of essential medicines and supplies to hospitals nationwide.
Najjuma mentioned that while NMS recently delivered items such as liquid soap, Jik, and glucose to the hospital, no medicines were included.
“If the Integrated Financial Management System (IFMS) is causing delays in the timely delivery of medicines by the National Medical Stores, it should be removed from the system to ensure prompt deliveries,” Najjuma added.
The State Minister for Health in charge of General Duties, Anifa Kawooya, committed to investigating the situation regarding medical supplies in hospitals and promised to present a report to the House.
“On such issues, it would be important for colleagues to bring them to our attention so that we can follow up with those concerned in our hospitals to determine what is happening,” Kawooya stated.
The Deputy Speaker also directed the Committee on Health to follow up on the matter with the Health Minister.
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