Speaker Anitah Among has revealed that Parliament will contribute Shs1 billion towards the construction of the radiation bunkers at Nsambya Hospital Cancer Unit, saying the donation is intended to complement the government’s efforts towards decongesting other institutions offering similar treatment across the country.
“The President of Uganda gives us money for donation anyway, he is the one that gives Parliament money for donation, we will make a contribution and even when I was coming here, my younger brother Muhoozi Kainerugaba promised to support the project but on behalf of the father, you know for us Catholics we believe in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, on behalf of Parliament of Uganda and the father, we will contribute in the 2024 Cancer Run, Shs1Bn,” Among said.
The Speaker made the pronouncement during the launch of the 13th Cancer Run and site visit for the radiation bunkers at Nsambya hospital where she defended the donation.
She noted, “We are making this contribution for the good of the people of Uganda, we live in this country for humanity and where we are able to help one or the other, we will always be grateful and that is where some of us gain our pride from.”
“I get proud when I have helped somebody and they can give a smile back. And as Parliament of Uganda, the people centered Parliament, we will support the completion of the bunker. We will generously support the completion of the banker and when you need the next run next year, we shall still contribute, but we should be able to finish this banker as soon as possible. And I want to assure you that once this banker is completed, it brings a smile to Nsambya Hospital, it brings a smile to all the runners, it brings a smile to all the Rotarians,” Among added.
Among also urged the administrators of Nsambya Hospital to ensure that the cancer services offered are at the subsidized price because the Cancer unit had been built using funds raised through donations.
“What we require from you is create awareness, sensitize people about the very beautiful facility that is here that people can be able to get treatment at subsidized prices because you have said you haven’t put a penny and because so many people have put a brick, and when you create a brick somewhere, you are creating happiness in people’s families and lives. I want to wish Nsambya Hospital all God’s blessings for touching people’s lives,” she remarked.
