US Ambassador to Uganda Deborah Malac has appealed to the government to discuss with doctors and come to conclusion that will see Uganda attain better health services.
“We will make a plea to the government to put more into the health sector to ensure that there are adequate resources, not only to support the salary of health workers but ensure there is medicine supplies in clinics and hospitals,” Malac said before adding that; “It takes collective action by communities, it takes people wanting to make a difference in whatever way they can in their communities and in their families.
“You can’t deliver services when you don’t have the resources.
“We understand the concerns of health workers but this is something that needs to be discussed and resolved peacefully.”
Malac said all this while at the ground-breaking event of the extension of Ruth Gaylord hospital in Maganjo, Wakiso district.
Permanent Secretary Ministry of Health Dr. Diana Atwiine Thanked the US government for supporting the health sector.
“When such an initiative comes up, we are very happy that you are bridging those gaps where we have not been able to tackle.”
She further said that striking doctors won’t be fired now because there is still room to resolve the crisis.