Mbarara City Spends UGX 129M on Patient Shelters, Questions Raised

MBARARA CITY, Uganda — Mbarara City has commissioned two newly constructed patient waiting shelters at Ruti Health Centre II and Nyamityoobora Health Centre II in the South Division, in a project valued at UGX 129 million.

Each facility received a waiting shelter worth UGX 64 million, implemented during the 2024/2025 financial year to improve patient comfort and service delivery.

The project at Ruti Health Centre II was undertaken by JB Kabuyanda Limited, while works at Nyamityoobora Health Centre II were executed by Epic Fine Services and Contractors Limited. Both projects were completed within four months.

Speaking during the commissioning ceremony, Deputy Mayor Priscah Mulongo Muganzi commended the contractors for delivering quality work on time.

She also acknowledged ongoing staffing challenges in the city’s health facilities and assured residents that efforts are underway to address the gaps and improve healthcare services.