Lango leaders decry severe staffing gaps, absenteeis
Leaders in the Lango region of Uganda are calling for urgent intervention to address severe staffing shortages and employee absenteeism in local health facilities. The assembly proposed stricter disciplinary measures and improved budget approvals to ensure better service delivery.
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The report highlights systemic failures in public health infrastructure that directly impact the quality of medical care for regional populations.
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Lango leaders decry severe staffing gaps, absenteeism in health facilities
Dokolo and Alebtong districts reported a severe shortage of human resources, with most health centre IIIs having only one laboratory technician, contrary to Ministry of Health staffing norms.
Lira Hospital Director Dr Andrew Odur addressing the leaders at the Lango Regional Health Assembly in Lira City on Wednesday. (Photo by Joseph Ekol)
Stakeholders in Lango have raised concern over critical staffing gaps in lower-level health centres, which are significantly affecting health service delivery in the region.
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