The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health, Dr. Diana Atwine, has today signed contracts for the upgrading and equipping of several health facilities in the Karamoja region.

The initiative is part of the Karamoja Infrastructure Development Project Phase II, funded by the Italian Government with a budget of 10 million euros.

The project aims to significantly improve healthcare delivery in a region that has long faced challenges with inadequate infrastructure and equipment.

Dr. Atwine stressed the importance of adhering to the agreed timelines and budget, warning contractors against delays or substandard work.

Several health facilities across Karamoja’s districts will benefit from the upgrades.

In Amudat district, Amudat General Hospital will undergo infrastructure improvements while Katabok Health Centre II will be upgraded to Health Centre III.

In Abim, a new health centre will be constructed at Awach Subcounty whereas Wilela Health Centre II will be upgraded to Health Centre III.

On the other hand, for Napak district, Apeitolim Health Centre II will be upgraded to Health Centre III and Iriiri Health Centre III will be upgraded to Health Centre IV.

Other districts to benefit from this initiative are Nakapiripirit and Nabilatuk districts.

The Karamoja Infrastructure Development Project Phase II is part of broader efforts to enhance Uganda’s healthcare infrastructure, particularly in under-served regions.