Browsing: Dr. Charles Ayume

Scandalous Project: Dr Ayume Tasks Govt To Halt Funding Of Stalled Lubowa Specialized Hospital Over Debts

The Parliamentary Health Committee, headed by Dr.Charles Ayume, a Member of Parliament representing Koboko Municipality, has asked the government to halt the construction of the Ugx1.44 trillion Lubowa International Specialized Hospital, citing the skyrocketing public debt that has hit Ugx97 trillion. Dr. Ayume made these remarks while chairing the presentation of the 2024/2025 national budget…

Human Organ Donation & Transplant Bill: Government Sets Tough Penalties For Human Organ Trade

The Parliament of Uganda has passed the Uganda Human Organ Donation and Transplant Bill, 2022 setting tough penalties for dealing in human organs for commercial purposes. The Uganda Human Organ Donation and Transplant Bill, 2022 seeks to establish a legal framework for organ, cell and tissue transplant in Uganda. The Bill also sought to regulate…

Museveni Flags Off Uganda’s First Marine Ambulances, Calls For Training Of More Naval Engineers

The President of Uganda, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has reiterated the need for Busoga University to teach marine engineering and related courses. He made the statement after commissioning 12 marine ambulances at the Uganda People’s Defence Forces-UPDF marine base in Entebbe. The event took place on Friday, May 20th. Museveni says he is concerned that none…