Way Forward On The Ongoing Industrial Action by Uganda Medical Association

Today marks the 14th day since we started our nationwide industrial action. We thank doctors for standing up and acting for the good of their nation and the health system in focusing government on issues that are critical for health and development and for standing up to be counted in this pursuit of social justice, not only for our patients and the public of Uganda but also for all health workers. The welfare of doctors is critical to the wellbeing and socio-economic development of any nation and should be given timely and close attention. This issue has been unaddressed for years..

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UPDATES ON PROGRESS OF ENGAGEMENT WITH UGANDA GOVERNMENT IN REGARDS TO U.M.A INDUSTRIAL ACTION 2021. (December 03)

U.M.A NEC was invited to meet H.E the President of the Republic of Uganda on. 23rd November 2021, we were well received, and engaged with him in detailed discussions. Following our discussions, H.E the President gave the following directives; Provision of additional adequate personal protective equipment and medicines in the government hospitals in all units, salary enhancement for Doctors, with a start salary of 5m for a medical officer, employment of doctors to fill the over 60% vacant positions in the civil service establishment for health workers starting next financial year.

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