The Speaker Jacob Marksons Oboth has described Uganda’s open and transparent response to health crises like HIV/AIDS and Ebola as a patriotic necessity aimed at protecting the international community.
The Speaker made these remarks while meeting the Chairperson of the UK All-Party Parliamentary Group on Global Health, Dr Beccy Cooper who paid a courtesy call on him on Thursday, 30 July 2026.
Oboth said that the government intentionally chose to speak about its medical challenges even when it had the right to keep silent to protect its economic interests.
He added that this was done to develop effective management strategies and safeguard the world from the spread of infectious diseases.
"It was not about economics, it was about health," the Speaker emphasized adding that, Uganda’s proactive stance helped the nation develop the necessary strategies to handle significant medical challenges.
Dr. Cooper expressed the UK government’s gratitude, describing Uganda’s achievements in the health sector as outstanding.
She remarked that because infectious diseases do not respect international borders, the United Kingdom directly benefits from Uganda’s leadership and health initiatives within the region.
The Minister of State for Health in Charge of Primary Health Care, Hon. Charles Ayume thanked the UK government for its continued support in training and capacity building for health workers, particularly during the COVID-19 and Ebola outbreaks.
