Nation Needs a Strong, Motivated Health Force.

Byline: Pauline Bakibinga

Health workers are vital assets in the delivery of health services. In addition to the constant outflow of skilled professionals leaving the country for better prospects abroad, Uganda has a shortage of health workers arising from insufficient training capacity, low remuneration and poor working conditions in the public and private- not- for-profit sectors, making it difficult for the sectors to recruit and retain staff. As such, the few available health personnel have to bear extra responsibilities. Low production not in tune with the growing demands and a mismatch between health needs and training are frustrating the health system. Uganda is …