Ministry of Health (Uganda)
Government ministry of Uganda
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The Ministry of Health is a cabinet-level government ministry of Uganda. It is responsible for planning, delivering, and maintaining an efficient and effective healthcare delivery system, including preventive, curative, and rehabilitative services, in a humane, affordable, and sustainable manner. The ministry is headed by Minister of Health Jane Aceng.[1]
Coat of Arms of Uganda | |
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| Ministry overview | |
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| Type | Ministry |
| Jurisdiction | Government of Uganda |
| Headquarters | 6 Lourdel Road, Wandegeya Kampala, Uganda |
| Ministry executive |
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| Website | Homepage |
Location
The headquarters of the ministry are located at Plot 6 Lourdel Road, in the Wandegeya neighborhood, Kampala Central Division, in Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city, about 2.5 kilometres (2 mi) north of the city's business district.[2] The coordinates of the building are 0°19'59.0"N, 32°34'39.0"E (Latitude:0.333044; Longitude:32.577486).[3]
Subministries
- State Minister for Health (General Duties)
- State Minister for Primary Healthcare - Joyce Moriku.[4]
List of ministers
- Jane Aceng (6 June 2016–present)[5]
- Elioda Tumwesigye (1 March 2015 - 6 June 2016)[6]
- Vacant (18 September 2014 - 1 March 2015)
- Ruhakana Rugunda (23 May 2013 - 18 September 2014)[7][8]
- Christine Ondoa (27 May 2011 - 23 May 2013)[9]
- Stephen Mallinga (1 June 2006 - 27 May 2011)[10]
- Jim Muhwezi (2001 - 1 June 2006)[11]
- Henry Kyemba, 1970s
