Tingey County MP Twalla Fadil Calls for Increased Funding to Improve the Health Sector
Speaking during a recent parliamentary session, Hon. Fadil highlighted pressing challenges affecting health service delivery, including inadequate funding for health centers and the dire lack of ambulances in rural areas.

In a bid to address critical gaps in Uganda's healthcare system, Tingey County Member of Parliament (MP), Hon. Twalla Fadil, has underscored the urgent need for increased funding to improve the health sector in Kapchorwa and across the country. Speaking ahead of a recent parliamentary session, Hon. Fadil highlighted pressing challenges affecting health service delivery, including inadequate funding for health centers and the dire lack of ambulances in rural areas.
Hon. Fadil emphasized that poor healthcare infrastructure remains a significant hindrance to achieving equitable health services for Ugandans, particularly in hard-to-reach regions such as Kapchorwa. He noted that many health facilities in his constituency operate under deplorable conditions, with some lacking essential medical supplies, sufficient staffing, and reliable means of transport to handle emergencies.
“The state of healthcare in Kapchorwa is alarming. Patients often walk long distances to access services, only to find facilities understaffed and underequipped. This situation is unacceptable. We need immediate government intervention to save lives,” Hon. Fadil remarked passionately.
One of the key concerns raised by Hon. Fadil is the absence of functional ambulances to handle emergencies. In rural areas such as Tingey County, patients in critical condition often rely on motorcycles or other unsafe and inefficient modes of transport to access medical care. This situation has contributed to preventable deaths, especially for expectant mothers and accident victims.
“There are no functional ambulances in many parts of Kapchorwa. This has caused unnecessary suffering and loss of lives. I urge the government to allocate funds specifically for ambulances in the 2025/2026 budget to ensure that no life is lost due to lack of emergency transportation,” Hon. Fadil stated.
Hon. Fadil also called for increased budgetary allocations to health centers, particularly Health Centre IIIs and IVs, which serve as the first point of contact for many rural patients. He noted that these facilities are overwhelmed by the increasing demand for services yet operate with insufficient resources.
“Health Centre IVs in Tingey County struggle to handle the high patient numbers because of limited funding. The government must step up efforts to expand these centers and equip them with the necessary infrastructure, including modern diagnostic tools and adequate medicine,” he said.
Hon. Fadil’s concerns reflect a larger issue affecting Uganda’s healthcare sector. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that countries allocate at least 15% of their national budgets to healthcare. However, Uganda’s current allocation remains below this benchmark, leaving critical areas underfunded.
Additionally, a 2024 report from the Ministry of Health revealed that over 70% of Uganda’s rural population struggles to access quality healthcare due to a lack of resources and poor infrastructure. Hon. Fadil’s call aligns with ongoing advocacy by various stakeholders to prioritize healthcare in the 2025 legislative calendar.
Hon. Fadil appealed to his fellow legislators to champion policies that prioritize healthcare funding and hold the government accountable for service delivery. He urged Parliament to ensure that the Ministry of Health is well-resourced to meet its obligations to the citizens.
As Uganda prepares for its 2025 legislative calendar, Hon. Twalla Fadil’s appeal highlights the critical need to invest in the health sector. By addressing funding gaps, improving infrastructure, and providing ambulances for rural communities, Uganda can take significant strides toward achieving equitable and accessible healthcare for all.
The voice of Tingey County’s MP represents the aspirations of millions of Ugandans who depend on public health services to lead healthier and more productive lives. It is now up to Parliament and the government to turn these aspirations into actionable policies that transform Uganda’s healthcare system.