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Uganda’s Health Insurance Bill to Provide Affordable and Quality Services for All

It is expected to provide affordable and quality health services to all Ugandans, regardless of their socio-economic status.

Wafula Steven by Wafula Steven
April 11, 2023
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Aceng Ugandan Health Insurance Bill in Final Stages

Uganda's Ministry of Health in final stages of health insurance bill, says Minister.

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Uganda’s Minister for Health, Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng, has announced that the country’s Ministry of Health is in the final stages of preparing a health insurance bill.

KAMPALA, UGANDA | NOW THEN DIGITAL — The Ugandan Minister for Health, Dr Jane Ruth Aceng, has announced that the country’s Ministry of Health is in the final stages of developing a health insurance bill. The bill will soon be presented to the cabinet and then parliament for approval.

  • The new health insurance bill aims to improve access to health services for all Ugandans. According to the minister, the bill will provide affordable and quality health services to citizens, regardless of their socio-economic status.
  • The bill will also establish a regulatory framework for health insurance providers in Uganda. This framework will ensure that insurance providers meet specific standards and provide quality services to their clients.

Improved Access to Health Services

The new health insurance bill aims to improve access to health services for all Ugandans. The minister noted that the bill will provide affordable and quality health services to citizens, regardless of their socio-economic status. This move is a significant milestone in the government’s efforts to improve the health sector.

Regulating Health Insurance Providers

The bill will also create a regulatory framework for health insurance providers in the country. With the new regulatory framework, insurance providers will be required to meet specific standards and provide quality services to their clients.

This move will improve the quality of healthcare delivery in Uganda.

Ruth Aceng Uganda Health Insurance Bill Nears Final Stages
The bill is expected to be presented to the cabinet and then parliament soon. FILE PHOTO

Reduced Out-of-Pocket Expenses

The new health insurance bill is expected to reduce out-of-pocket expenses for health services and increase the number of people with health insurance coverage. With affordable and quality health services, more Ugandans will be able to access necessary medical care, leading to improved health outcomes for the population.

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Improving the Health Sector

In conclusion, the new health insurance bill is a significant step towards improving Uganda’s health sector. It is expected to provide affordable and quality health services to all Ugandans, regardless of their socio-economic status.

The bill’s completion is a major milestone in the government’s efforts to improve the country’s healthcare system.

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Am Wafula Steven, a seasonal writer for Now Then Digital, as well as a teacher, digital marketer, public relations specialist, and blogger known as 'Doc Stevens'.

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