The State House Health Monitoring Unit has suspended several health workers at Nakavule Hospital in Iganga due to corruption. Dr. Walle Namara, the executive director of the unit, reported on the misuse of funds at Iganga District Headquarters.
Billions of shillings were found missing from the hospital’s budget. The hospital medical superintendent, Mugoya Dauda, the hospital administrator, Mugolofa Gaboli, and the accountant, Isabirye Michael, were accused of misusing the funds. Instead of using the money for healthcare, they allegedly spent it on personal projects, such as fake renovations and fuel for personal use. Investigations showed that none of these projects were actually completed, indicating theft by the health workers.
Dr. Namara urged the district local government and the service commission to recruit new staff immediately. The hospital lacks specialists in many areas, which leads to high death rates and poor management. He stressed the importance of hiring honest workers who focus on patient care rather than personal gain.
The State House Health Monitoring Unit has appointed new staff to replace those suspended. The new appointments are: Anni Amati as the hospital medical superintendent, Wakabi Deo as the hospital administrator, and Kobusingye Diana as the accountant. Dr. Namara advised the new staff to work diligently and avoid corruption. He emphasized the need for genuine commitment to their roles and to the well-being of the patients.
Deputy RDC of Iganga, Mwanje Eddy, asked the suspended workers to accept their suspension and allow the new team to work. He also urged the National Medical Stores (NMS) to follow hospital guidelines and provide the required medicines on time, without making unilateral decisions that could affect patient care. NMS was also requested to supply quality medicines to avoid frequent shortages.
Anni Amati, the newly appointed medical superintendent, promised to lead the hospital with integrity and to avoid corruption. She asked for the political wing to let the health unit operate independently to ensure effective service delivery. Amati also highlighted the need to fill vacant positions to improve patient care.
