"You Are Suffering Because Of The NUP MPs You Elected" Robinah Nabbanja Blames Opposition Leaders for Health Crisis in Mukono

Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has promised urgent government action to address serious health infrastructure problems in Mukono and Kayunga districts. Her visit came after an impromptu inspection revealed overcrowded hospitals and limited resources.

The visit was carried out under the directive of President Yoweri Museveni, following a report by Galaxy TV journalist David Mwesigwa. The report highlighted concerning conditions at Mukono Hospital, including mothers giving birth on the floor, and a supposedly non-functional oxygen plant at Kayunga General Hospital.

During her inspection, Nabbanja toured Mukono District Hospital and Kayunga General Hospital, accompanied by Dr. Kyabayinze from the Ministry of Health’s Directorate of Primary Health Care.

At Mukono Hospital, she witnessed expectant and new mothers lying on the floor, both inside and outside the facility, due to limited bed capacity. “I have seen firsthand the pressure our health workers face. They are committed, but the infrastructure cannot support the growing number of patients,” Nabbanja said.

She noted that Mukono Hospital, recently upgraded from a Health Centre IV to a district hospital, was never structurally enhanced to match its new status. The hospital currently has only four delivery beds, which is far from enough to meet demand.

“This is not just a health issue—it’s a planning issue. We need to expand the hospital, increase equipment, and provide more beds immediately,” the Prime Minister emphasized. She also handed out financial support to some patients as a gesture of compassion.

Nabbanja did not hesitate to make a political point. Without naming names, she blamed some opposition leaders, specifically in Mukono Municipality represented by NUP MP Betty Nambooze, for failing to connect with the government to improve services for their constituents.

“The people of Mukono must reflect on the kind of leaders they choose—leaders who make noise on TV and radio but do not bring services to the people,” Nabbanja said, urging voters to support leaders who can effectively lobby government resources.

Her visit to Kayunga General Hospital painted a different picture. The facility was found to be functional, with available beds and an active oxygen plant producing over 61,500 liters per month, some of which is shared with other regional hospitals.

Going forward, Nabbanja said she would submit a formal report to President Museveni recommending immediate intervention for Mukono Hospital. She reassured the public that improvements were on the way and encouraged continued support for NRM-aligned leaders to ensure better service delivery.