The President emphasised the need to ensure that economic growth translates into improved household incomes, citing government programmes such as Operation Wealth Creation and the Parish Development Model (PDM).
“Can you have a strong army and a strong and safe country without a strong economy? Can you have a strong defence force and a strong and safe country without cohesive politics? Finally, can you have a strong defence force and a strong and safe country without, in some cases, addressing the issue of geo-strategic location such as being landlocked?” President Museveni asked.
“Allow us as government to return to the drawing board, discuss the issue of the proposed Medical Education and Internship Policy, and at the appropriate time, the Minister of Health will come with a clear statement,” Alupo said.
The Minister of Health, Dr. Ruth Aceng, has disputed claims by the Members of Parliament on the health committee, who have revealed that her ministry has failed to oversee the distribution of mosquito nets to certain districts across the country.