Uganda has only one geriatrician to treat older persons
“We really need to speed up on the process to get geriatricians trained. I only know one person in Kampala, so what is happening in other areas? Older persons, are lonely, suffer from depression and a range of illnesses that require special medical attention,” Rachel Magoola (NRM, District Woman Representative, Bugweri) said.
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the Minister of State for Gender, Labour and Social Development (Elderly Affairs), Dominic Gidudu. (File)
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Legislators have asked government to introduce courses at the universities for training of medical doctors also known as geriatricians, specialised in the treatment of older persons.
MPs noted that