Don't cut funding to health, government told
Daily Monitor Tuesday March 09 2021 Mothers wait for services at Okole Health Centre II in Kole District on June 16 last year. Experts warn that reducing the health budget will affect the vulnerable. PHOTO | BILL OKETCH Summary According to the World Bank, about 3.15 million additional Ugandans could fall into poverty, adding to the 8.7 million already living below the poverty line in 2017 if no mitigating measures are employed to address the adverse effects of the pandemic. As such, there is a need for comprehensive government interventions to support the poor and vulnerable households. Adve...
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