Dokolo, Uganda – Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Barbara Akech has issued a stern directive to address inefficiencies plaguing Dokolo’s health facilities, calling for the demotion of underperforming facility in-charges.
Speaking during an immunization engagement meeting organized by Family Strength for a Based Child (FASBEC) at Dokolo district council hall, Akech expressed frustration over poor service delivery and urged health workers to prioritize record-keeping for accountability.
“We cannot tolerate negligence. Incompetent in-charges must step aside for effective leadership,” she said.
The directive comes amid revelations by District Health Officer (DHO) Dr. Samuel Ojok, who outlined several challenges affecting health services in Dokolo.
These include absenteeism, late arrivals, poor mobilization for immunization, delayed payments to facilitators and inadequate record management at health facilities.
Dr. Ojok appealed to facility in-charges to adopt efficient data collection systems for better accountability and service delivery.
Santos Okuja, the Secretary for Health and Education, emphasized the importance of partnerships between FASBEC and the district health department to ensure proper implementation of programs.
“Collaboration is key to improving health services and addressing these challenges,” Okuja stated.
FASBEC representative Samson Omara assured stakeholders of their commitment to improving rural healthcare.
“We aim to empower vulnerable groups through access to quality health services, education, and livelihood support,” he said, highlighting their focus on child immunization, maternal health, and malaria prevention.
The meeting also shed light on unethical practices, with reports of health workers allegedly extorting money from beneficiaries.
RDC Akech warned against such behavior, urging health officials to maintain integrity and transparency in their duties.
This engagement marks a crucial step in addressing gaps within Dokolo’s health sector, emphasizing collaboration, accountability and leadership to improve healthcare delivery for the community.
Original Story: Q FM
