Health Monitoring Unit of State House

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The Ministry of Health led by Hon. @CHRISBARYOMUNS1 and Permanent Secretary, Dr. @DianaAtwine hosted the @AfricaCDC Director General, Dr. @Dr_JeanKaseya and @WHOAFRO Regional Director @ProfJanabi and their respective delegations who are in country to appreciate and learn Uganda’s best practices in containing the #Ebola outbreak. The visiting teams committed to use some of the recommendations presented by the Ebola response lead, Mr. Atek Kagirita in responding to the evolving Ebola situation in DRC. Dr. Kaseya commended Uganda’s leadership in epidemic preparedness and response. Prof. Janabi lauded Uganda’s response in controlling the outbreak and called for enhanced surveillance and continuous cross border engagement. #MOHatWork

🚨UPDATE🚨 UGANDA VS ONWE PAUL The matter came up for plea bargain and sentencing. However, the trial magistrate was indisposed, and the proceedings could not continue. The accused was further remanded, and the case was adjourned to 5 Aug 2026 for plea bargain and sentencing.

🚨UPDATE🚨 UGANDA VS ONWE PAUL ESHEYA The accused person, Onwe Paul Esheya, appeared before the Chief Magistrate’s Court at Entebbe on charges of unlawful possession of government stores/drugs and operating a clinic without a valid licence. The charges arise from investigations into the operations of a rehabilitation facility allegedly being operated without the requisite licences and regulatory approvals. During the investigations, government medicines and medical supplies, some reportedly marked “Government of Uganda -Not for Sale” and “For Public Use Only,” were recovered from the premises. The accused was also found to be operating the said health facility/ rehabilitation centre without a valid licence. The accused person pleaded not guilty to both counts. Consequently, the court remanded him to Kitalya Government Prison pending further proceedings. The matter was adjourned to 15 July 2026 for further mention.

…and examine the prosecution exhibits before passing sentence. The court’s proceedings were also delayed due to a heavy cause list and the availability of only one State Prosecutor. The accused person was remanded until 31st July 2026.

🚨UPDATE🚨 UGANDA VS ONWE PAUL ESHEYA The accused person appeared before the Chief Magistrate’s Court at Entebbe for plea bargain and sentencing. However, the matter was adjourned to 31st July 2026 to allow the trial magistrate sufficient time to review the plea bargain…

🚨COURT UPDATE🚨 UGANDA VS. MUHWEZI ALISON The matter came up before court today for mention. The Prosecution informed the Court that the parties have reached a plea bargain agreement, which has been accepted by the accused person. Under the terms of the agreement, the accused has undertaken to pay UGX 150,000,000 in compensation over a period of two years and in compliance, the accused has already deposited UGX 20,000,000. The matter was adjourned to 19th August 2026 for confirmation of compliance with the terms of the plea bargain agreement and for further orders by Court.

🚨COURT UPDATE🚨 UGANDA VS. NYOMBI KEN alias TERI YETU The accused, Nyombi Ken alias Teri Yetu, is charged with the offence of Forgery, contrary to sections 319, 322 and 324 of the Penal Code Act. The matter came up for hearing this morning before the Chief Magistrate’s Court at Buganda Road. The Prosecution was ready to proceed with the hearing and had three witnesses present in court, all of whom had been duly summoned and were prepared to testify. However, the hearing could not proceed because the defence counsel was absent. Court adjourned the matter to 13th August 2026 for hearing.

🚨COURT UPDATE 🚨 UGANDA vs SSEMANDA INNOCENT Court: Buganda Road Chief Magistrate’s Court Date: 21st October 2025 The case came up for hearing before the Buganda Road Court. The prosecution witnesses present were Mr. Kakama Alfred, the Human Resource Officer, and Dr. Kabuye Ronald, who worked at the same hospital as the accused. However, counsel for the accused communicated to court that he had lost his sister and was therefore indisposed. The accused person did not appear in court. Consequently, the court issued criminal summons against the accused and adjourned the matter to 26th November 2025 for further hearing.

Wandegeya Police CRB 926/2024 UGANDA VS NYOMBI KEN alias SEMANDA INNOCENT alias TERIYEITU SAMUEL ALFRED alias SSENDI FRED The accused reappeared before court today. The defense lawyer requested that the court grant bail to the accused, citing extenuating circumstances... 🧵

JINJA CRB 1309/2024 UGANDA VERSUS MUGOLOFA RAMATHAN GABOLI & 2 OTHERS COURT UPDATE: The three accused persons appeared yesterday before the Principal Magistrate Grade I, where charges of Causing Financial Loss, Money Laundering, and other related offences were read to them. The court was, however, unable to take their pleas because the presiding magistrate lacked the requisite pecuniary jurisdiction to hear the matter. Consequently, the accused persons were remanded until 4 August 2026 for mention and an update on the committal process.

The State House Health Monitoring Unit says Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital is facing severe funding and staffing shortages despite fully utilizing medicines supplied by the National Medical Stores. @alexmugasha1 #NBSUpdates

I recently lost a nephew, Collins Ankunda(RIP) in a road accident on Masaka-Mbarara Rd. His body was evacuated to Mbarara Referral Hospital. We couldn't trace him at first, but later did after 6 days. That's another story of POLICE CORRUPTION. By that time, his body was 10 times its usual size, and decomposing because the Hospital Mortuary has no operating power, etc. DOCTORS WERE EXTREMELY HELPFUL AND DID WHATEVER THEY COULD to make it bearable for us to transport the body for burial. We thank them! Now Dr Warren Namara👇 spells it out for us. Thank you Dr. Mbarara Hospital built in 1930 hasn't had any meaningful expansion since then. Formerly a Nursing School and small Health Centre had 240 beds. Yes, in 1953, was expanded to 550 beds to be a Distinct Hospital. There has been no expansion since then. At the time, it was designed to Serve a population of 500,000 people. That population has since grown to million! And being on the main TRANS-NATIONAL ROUTE(Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi,DRC), it has to cater for all the emergency cases, etc. DR Namara further explains; the Hospital's budget of Shs 53bn for DRUGS, only Shs 3.5bn is released by Finance.....Woow! Plus other things as the Dr spells out...... The rest, I shall keep to myself!

And with that, after more than six weeks of monitoring, mentorship, and engagement with the medical and administrative staff at @MbararaHospital, @HMUStateHouse concludes its monitoring exercise with a dissemination meeting to present the findings to the hospital's senior management and the leadership of Mbarara City. In attendance are the Resident City Commissioner, Ms. Hellen Kamwine; the Deputy Resident City Commissioner, Mr. Gerald Tukamuheebwa; the Acting Director of @MbararaHospital, Dr. Deus Twesigye, alongside members of the hospital's senior medical team; senior staff from @MbararaUST; and the @HMUStateHouse team led by the Director, Dr. @WarrenNaamara, and the Deputy Director, Dr. @Juliannetanzi. The dissemination meeting provides an opportunity to validate the monitoring findings with key stakeholders, agree on corrective actions, and strengthen accountability in healthcare delivery at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital and lower-level health facilities across the region. The shared commitment is to improve the quality, accessibility, and delivery of health services for all. We also extend our sincere appreciation to the members of the community who participated in yesterday's Baraza and openly shared their experiences and perspectives on accessing healthcare services. Their voices remain central to driving meaningful improvements in health service delivery. #HealthServiceDelivery #Accountability

No #Ebola cases in #Uganda. 42 day countdown to declare the country Ebola free begins. #MOHatWork

BREAKING: Uganda has discharged its last confirmed Ebola patient, leaving the country with no active confirmed cases of the Ebola virus disease. @MugenyiHenry_ #NBSUpdates

#OnNow: We are continuing our discussion on the state of healthcare at @MbararaHospital In the TV West studio are the Director of @HMUStateHouse, @WarrenNaamara the Acting Director of the hospital, Dr. Twesigye and a representative from the Uganda Medical Association, Dr. Owaraganise. #HealthServiceDelivery #Accountability …tvwest.co.ug

#HappeningNow: A Community Baraza is underway at Independence Park in Mbarara City following @HMUStateHouse's six-week monitoring exercise at @MbararaHospital The Baraza provides an open platform for patients, caretakers, health workers, and the public to discuss the monitoring findings, share firsthand experiences, and identify practical solutions to improve health service delivery in the facility. Every patient's experience matters; from access to care and waiting times, to the availability of medicines, staff conduct, infrastructure and accountability. If you have ever sought services at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, your voice is important. Come join in the conversation and help shape a more responsive, accountable and patient-centred health system.

#TuneIn now to UBC West 105.7 F.M for a live discussion on the state of health service delivery at @MbararaHospital. Joining the conversation are the Director, @HMUStateHouse, @WarrenNaamara ; MRRH Acting Director, Dr. Deus Twesigye; and the Chairperson of the MRRH Hospital Board, Dr. Mugume. The discussion will address community concerns, including alleged negligence, extortion, long waiting times, drug stock-outs, staff absenteeism, patient care, and accountability. @HMUStateHouse will also share key findings from its six-week monitoring exercise and the interventions aimed at improving service delivery and restoring public confidence in the hospital.

Did you know? Every carton, ampoule, strip and vial supplied by NMS is clearly marked: "Government of Uganda – For Public Use Only Not for Sale." This helps deter theft and illegal sale of public medicines, while strengthening accountability across the health supply chain. 👀 If you come across Government medicines being sold, report the matter to @PoliceUg or the State House Health Monitoring Unit @HMUStateHouse Together, let's protect public medicines. They belong to all of us. #NMSDelivers