Medical equipment worth billions idle in regional hospitals

A chronic lack of financial support hampers the hospital's ability to procure essential reagents and develop crucial infrastructure.

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Chairperson Public Accounts Committee Muhammed Muwanga Kivumbi. (Credit: Maria Wamala)

By NewVision Reporter

Journalists @NewVision

#Health #Parliament #MP Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi #Goreth Namugga #Public Accounts Committee

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KAMPALA - Amidst the bustling activities of regional hospitals, medical equipment worth billions sits idle, unused, and overlooked.

This startling revelation emerged during a session of the

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Medical equipment worth billions idle in regional hospitals

A chronic lack of financial support hampers the hospital's ability to procure essential reagents and develop crucial infrastructure.

Chairperson Public Accounts Committee Muhammed Muwanga Kivumbi. (Credit: Maria Wamala)

By NewVision Reporter

Journalists @NewVision

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