Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has commended the private sector for its growing role in strengthening Uganda’s healthcare system. Her remarks came during the official launch of Healingway Hospital in Bugoloobi, Kampala, on Wednesday.
The state-of-the-art facility, formerly known as Paragon Hospital, is now under the Fortune Group of Companies—chaired by National Resistance Movement (NRM) Vice Chairperson for Eastern Uganda, Capt. Mike Mukula.
Speaking at the grand opening, Among praised Mukula for reinvesting in Uganda’s health sector rather than seeking profit elsewhere.
“You could have used this money for a faster return elsewhere,” Among said. “But because you care about Ugandans, you chose to give back. This is true patriotism and humanity.”
She emphasized the importance of private investments in complementing government efforts.
“The government has many priorities and cannot provide everything at once. That’s why we welcome the private sector’s support in offering quality healthcare,” she added.
Parliament to Back Health Investment Agenda
Among assured the private sector of Parliament’s full support, noting existing tax waivers on medical equipment. She also cited new legislative efforts aimed at boosting Uganda’s medical landscape.
“We’ve passed laws on organ transplants and are working on the National Health Insurance and Assisted Reproductive Technology Bills,” she revealed. “These laws will ensure our healthcare system benefits everyone—especially the private investors playing a key role.”
Mukula: Healingway to Anchor Uganda’s Medical Tourism
Capt. Mike Mukula said Healingway Hospital is part of a broader vision to reduce medical tourism abroad by raising Uganda’s own healthcare standards.
“We want Ugandans to stop flying to India or Kenya for medical treatment. We’re building local capacity,” he said.
Mukula lauded President Museveni for creating a peaceful and stable environment that has attracted private investors.
“Uganda is secure and strategically located. We believe it can be the healthcare hub for East and Central Africa—from Sudan to northern Tanzania.”
He added that the hospital will serve both Ugandans and regional neighbors from Burundi, DRC, Rwanda, and Kenya.
A Vision for Health Excellence
Board chairperson Dr. Fred Omaswa echoed Mukula’s sentiments, noting that Healingway aims to tap into health tourism by providing quality services that rival international standards.
“Thousands of Ugandans travel abroad for treatment. We want to bring those services home.”
With the launch of Healingway Hospital, Uganda’s vision of becoming a hub for medical excellence and health tourism inches closer to reality—powered by homegrown investment and public-private partnership.
