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.
The Ministry of Health Initiatives and Statistics highlights the growing demand for physiotherapy services in Uganda. Currently, there are about 1,000 registered physiotherapists in the country, which is not enough to meet the needs of approximately two million people who could benefit from these services.