Ministry in talks with World Bank over suspended funding

by Reporter

February 17, 2015

in Health, News

Ministry of Health PS Dr. Asuman Lukwago

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The Ministry of Health says talks with the World Bank over the suspended $ 90 million grant might yield fruits.

The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health Dr.Asuman Lukwago says the bank’s officials have already indicated that they are ready to approve the loan.

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Dr. Lukwago adds that if approved, the funds will be used to construct health facilities at lower level.

Last year the World Bank suspended a planned $90 million loan to Uganda over the controversial Anti-Homosexuality Bill.

The funds were meant to strengthen the general health care system in Uganda.

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