[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”!!! PLEASE DO NOT EDIT !!!” _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”!!! PLEASE DO NOT EDIT !!!” _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”TO BE EDITED – SUMMARY – Click on the WHEEL icon to open the textarea where you can paste or type your summary. The summary condenses the main points for the news that starts below. The summary is in bold and not longer than 300 characters, including spaces. The counter at the bottom can help.” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||20px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Uganda has nearly doubled its health sector allocation to USh 5.87 trillion in FY 2025\/26, aiming to strengthen service delivery, address health worker shortages, and upgrade medical infrastructure.<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”TO BE EDITED – TEXT OF THE NEWS – BLOCK 1 – Click on the WHEEL icon to open the textarea where you can paste or type your news. PLEASE USE ONLY THE FEATURED IMAGE FUNCTION on your right column to add the image.” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||1em||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Uganda<\/a> has announced a significant increase in its health sector allocation, nearly doubling the budget from USh 2.95 trillion to USh 5.87 trillion (over 1.5 billion USD) for the financial year 2025\/26. The new allocation represents 8.1% of the total national budget, up from just over 4% in the previous year. This investment underscores the government\u2019s commitment to improving access to healthcare and safeguarding public health through the Human Capital Development Programme<\/a>.<\/p>\n