Organisation Ministry of Health
Alternate Name  
Abbreviation  
Parent Government of Uganda
u.r.l. http://www.health.go.ug/
email info@health.go.ug
Country Uganda
Location Kampala
Address Plot 6 Lourdel Rd, Wandegeya - Kampala, Uganda, Kampala
Postal Address P.O. Box 7272 Kampala, Uganda
Telephone 256-41-340884
Management u.r.l.  
Fax 256-41-340887
Sector Health Ministries
Organisation Type African Government
Status  
Stated Role The mission of the Ministry of Health is to provide policies and ensure provision of health services to protect and improve the health status of the entire population.
Activities  
Geographical Focus  
Notes  
Current Positions
Position Name From To
Director General Health Services Prof. Francis Omaswa 2006  
Commissioner of Nursing Margaret Chota 2006  
Minister of Health Dr. Stephen Malinga 2006  
Minister of State for Primary Health Care Dr. Emmanuel Otaala 2006  
Minister of State for Health - General Richard Nduhura 2006  
Permanent Secretary Mary Nanono 2007  
Head of National Task Force on Haemorrhagic Viruses Dr. Samuel Ikwaras Okware 2007  
Principal Medical Officer Dr James Sekajugo 2007  
Head of National Malaria Control Programme Dr John Rwakimari 2007  
Budgets
Donor From To Budget ($) Note
Links to Related Organisations
Parent Tree Government of Uganda
Subsidiary Organisations Directorate of Clinical and Community Services [3]
Directorate of Planning and Development
Health Policy Analysis Unit
Sector Monitoring and Evaluation - Resource Centre
National Medical Stores
National Drug Authority
Uganda Aids Commission [9]
Blood Transfusion Services
Referral Hospitals [2]
Districts and Urban Administrations
Uganda Health Service Commission
Sibling Organisations Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry & Fisheries [26]
Ministry of Energy & Minerals [20]
Ministry of Relief & Disaster Preparedness
Ministry of Education & Sports [11]
Ministry of Gender, Labour & Social Affairs [19]
Ministry of Internal Affairs [6]
Ministry of Justice, Constitutional Affairs & the Attorney General [12]
Ministry of Public Works [27]
Ministry of Water & Environment [29]
Ministry of Defence [113]
Ministry of Public Service [4]
Ministry of Local Government [8]
President's Office [1]
Vice President's Office [2]
Prime Minister's Office [5]
Ministry of Communication & ICT [7]
Ministry of Lands, Housing & Urban Development [1]
Uganda Courts of Judicature [5]
Ministry of Security
Ministry of Tourism, Trade & Industry [20]
Ministry of Finance Planning & Economic Development [35]
Ministry of Foreign Affairs [33]
Office of Inspector General of Government [6]
Associated Organisations Establishment Victims Databased Surveillance Network Based on IMSMA
Providing Referrals and Access to Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy for Landmine Victims
Donor Recipients  
Past Positions
Position Name From To
Minister of Health Rtd. Maj. Gen. Jim Muwhezi 2006 2006
Minister of State for Health (General Duties) Mike Mukula 2006 2006
Permanent Secretary Mohammed Kezaala 2006 2007
Deputy Minister of Health Dr Ruhakana Rugunda 1979 1980
Record last updated on 19 NOV 2007