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President Museveni Pledges UGX 125 Billion to Doctors’ SACCO, Announces Tax Exemption for Medical Workers

Health
“I have already agreed with them on the tax waiver. We shall exempt medical personnel from paying taxes because we do not tax policemen, prison officers or soldiers. Why, then, should we tax doctors and other medical workers? Let them retain their current earnings,” Museveni said.

Uganda, Rwanda Strengthen Cross-Border Cooperation through Public Health Simulation Exercise

Health
“It is therefore in our shared interest to strengthen cooperation, build trust and establish practical mechanisms that enable us to anticipate, detect and respond to public health threats together,” Dr. Ayume said.
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President Museveni Urges Elders to Preserve and Manage Wealth

The President said older persons should be supported according to their circumstances, with particular attention given to those who have no families or homes.
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Uganda Plans Monthly Cash Boost and Specialized Care for...

To resolve this, the ministry is designing a dedicated national health insurance scheme for seniors. Under the proposed framework, UGX 5,000 from the enhanced UGX 35,000 monthly stipend could be automatically funneled into an insurance pool, bypassing the age limitations traditional private insurers impose on individuals over 75.

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