Uganda ready for National Health Insurance Scheme
The draft bill stipulates that all Ugandans aged 18 and above will have to enrol and pay a premium to the proposed scheme. Parents or guardians will have to pay for those below 18 and are dependants.
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A health worker checking the blood pressure of an elderly woman. (Photo by Agnes Kyotalengerire)
By NewVision Reporter
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Ali Walimbwa, an officer at the health ministry says the final draft of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) was submitted to cabinet last year, waiting