QUALITY HEALTH FORUM AT PARLIAMENT
Background
UPAQHES is a Uganda Parliamentary Forum on Quality Health Service Delivery that was established by concerned members of Parliament. Due to the above, committed members of Parliament came together to provide a voice and work for improved quality health service delivery through advocating for appropriate legislation, oversight, monitoring, value for money and creation of awareness on desired quality of care in all health facilities as well as assessing quality in priority health systems areas including but not limited too; health infrastructure, community involvement, health financing, support and information provided by development partners, multiple stakeholder engagements, quality of medicine and medical supplies.
The Uganda Parliamentary Forum on Quality Health Service Delivery brings together members of Parliament and partners to advocate for appropriate legislation and accelerated achievement of quality healthcare by all Ugandans.
The forum aims at contributing to improved quality of life and productivity of Ugandans in line with Uganda’s Vision 2040 whose aspiration is to achieve a healthy and productive population that contributes to social economic and national development.
Vision
Sustainable Access to safe and affordable quality health care services in Uganda.
Mission
Advocate for increased and sustainable access to safe, affordable and availability of quality health care services for all.
Objectives
- Strengthen the capacity of MPs to carry out their roles in improving quality of health services in Uganda
- To spearhead equity in budgeting for health
- Strengthen accountability for implementation of quality national programs
- To support strengthening of leadership and governance for health systems in Uganda
- To build and develop the capacity of the forum secretariat to support members achieve their Mission
Executive committee
The Forum Patron is the Right Honorable Speaker of Parliament
Hon. Kinobere Herbert - Chairperson
Hon. Alyek Judith - Vice Chairperson
Hon. Kajungu Mutambi Rosette Christine - Secretary
Hon. Ssembatya Edward - Treasurer
Hon. Sebikali Joel - Publicity
Hon. Muyanja Ssenyonga Johnson - Representative Central Region
Hon. Musoke Robert - Representative Eastern Region
Hon. Bigirwa Norah - Representative Western Region
Hon. Oyet Simon - Representative Northern Region
Hon. Anyakuni Esther - Representative Karamoja Sub Region
Hon. Kamugo Pamela Nasio - Women Representative
Miss. Naitego Irene - Coordinator
Miss. Mantreayah Safiyati - Staff
For more information Please find us at,
Plot 16-18 Parliament Avenue Development House on First floor Room 1.26
P.O Box 7178 Kampala – Uganda
Tel: +256414-377768