Dr Timothy Musila from the Health Ministry blames poor eating habits for rising disease costs across Uganda. The assistant commissioner spoke at Imperial Royale hotel during the Family Health Expo launch event. Bad food choices lead to expensive diseases like cancer and diabetes that bankrupt families. People sell their property to pay medical bills after getting sick from preventable conditions. Better nutrition education could save money and reduce suffering for millions of citizens.
Uganda spends 45 dollars per person on health services each year according to ministry records. Government money covers only 6 dollars of that total amount per citizen. Families must pay most medical costs directly from their savings and income. Foreign donors cut aid programs and force local people to fund their treatment. The August expo brings health workers together to find solutions for funding problems.
Grace Kiwanuka leads the Uganda Health Federation and wants focus on preventing disease. The health expo runs August 1 to 3 at UMA show grounds in Lugogo. Prevention costs less money than treating sick people after problems develop. Private sector companies will showcase new ways to deliver affordable medical care. Health officials expect better cooperation between government agencies and business groups.
Uganda spends 45 dollars per person on health services each year according to ministry records. Government money covers only 6 dollars of that total amount per citizen. Families must pay most medical costs directly from their savings and income. Foreign donors cut aid programs and force local people to fund their treatment. The August expo brings health workers together to find solutions for funding problems.
Grace Kiwanuka leads the Uganda Health Federation and wants focus on preventing disease. The health expo runs August 1 to 3 at UMA show grounds in Lugogo. Prevention costs less money than treating sick people after problems develop. Private sector companies will showcase new ways to deliver affordable medical care. Health officials expect better cooperation between government agencies and business groups.
