Cabinet has approved members to serve on the Health Service Commission, in line with Article 169 of the Constitution.
The article provides that; “The commission shall consist of a chairperson and six other members, at least three of whom shall be persons who have substantial experience in health science, all of whom shall be appointed by the president with the approval of parliament” and that, A member of the commission shall hold office for four years but is eligible for reappointment.”
Speaking to the media in Kampala this morning, the Information and National guidance minister Jim K Muhwezi said cabinet approved Prof. Pius Okong, the chairperson, Dr. Chrstine Mwebesa, vice chairperson, Mrs. Irene Akena Prof. Medi Kawuma, Mr. Seale Anabo Anguma and Dr. Apollo Karugaba, Ms. Ataka Ruth Frances all members of the health service commission.
Minister Muhwezi explains that; “Upon assuming office, these individuals are expected to support government efforts towards revamping Uganda’s health sector, by selecting and deploying competent personnel to serve in health facilities throughout the country.”
Their names have also been submitted to H.E the president for issuance of the formal instruments of appointment.
