By KT Reporter
Rt. Rev. Wilson Kisekka, Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Luwero, has called on the Luwero District Administration to prioritize investment in the establishment of health centres.
During a thanksgiving ceremony that marked the conclusion of the year’s work for Luwero civil servants at the Luwero District headquarters in Luwero Town Council, Bishop Kisekka expressed his deep concern over the challenges faced by locals in accessing medical attention. “It pains me to witness so many individuals struggling to access basic health services,” he stated.
The Bishop since his Consecration and Enthronement in March, has been touring the Diocese which comprises of Luwero, Nakaseke and Nakasongola Districts. He added, “Our communities are in desperate need of health facilities, particularly in areas like Busiika Town Council, Kiziba, and Kikyuusa, where the absence of health centres is acutely felt.”
Bishop Kisekka said that the healthcare crisis in the district requires collective responsibility to ensure that every citizen has access to quality medical services.
Luwero district authorities are finalizing plans to implement a community health insurance ordinance aimed at improving access to quality health services. The ordinance, initially passed in 2017, requires all households to make an annual premium contribution based on income levels, ranging from 80,000 to 500,000 Shillings. It also mandates contributions from students studying in the district.
The ordinance was previously put on hold due to the introduction of a National Health Insurance bill, which was ultimately not passed by the President. With the bill’s collapse, Luwero officials are now ready to proceed, having received clearance from the Ministry of Health. A committee was formed, including representatives from various health and educational organizations, to oversee its implementation.
The health insurance scheme aims to serve Luwero’s population of approximately 614,230 and is targeting to start in the 2025/26 financial year. Currently, around 22,000 residents are enrolled in a local community health insurance scheme called “Munno Bulwadde,” with premiums set between 100,000-250,000 Shillings for families, providing coverage for individual illnesses. The successful implementation of this scheme may also influence the revival of the National Health Insurance bill in the future-URN. Give us feedback on this story through our email: kamwokyatimes@gmail.com
