Members of Uganda's parliamentary health committee want Mbale hospital upgraded to National Referral Hospital status, citing the large population it serves. According to NTV Uganda, the facility handles patients from 16 districts in the Elgon region but struggles with overcrowding, with some patients treated on the floor, and a shortage of doctors. Lawmakers argue the upgrade is needed to address these challenges.

The Social Health Authority (SHA) has suspended MP Shah Hospital from the government's health insurance scheme for 90 days following numerous complaints from patients who reported being charged for services that should be fully covered by the health insurance fund. In a letter dated June 23, 2026, SHA's CEO Dr. Mercy Mwangangi noted the authority received many complaints regarding the quality of healthcare services provided at the hospital.

M.P. Shah Hospital has opened the Hub Medical Centre at The Hub Karen, expanding its network of healthcare facilities beyond its main Parklands campus. The new centre will provide a variety of services including family medicine, specialist consultations, diagnostics, pharmacy services, and preventive care, aimed at making healthcare more accessible to local residents.

Bukedea County MP David Beecham Okwere has addressed concerns regarding the health of former Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among, stating that she is not as critically ill as some media reports suggest. However, he noted that during their meeting, she exhibited signs of swollen feet.

During the celebration of International Women’s Day 2026 in Uganda, Kayunga District emphasized the urgent issue of lacking a functional ambulance at Bbaale Health Centre IV, which endangers the lives of expectant mothers. The event, themed "Scaling up Investment to Accelerate Access to Justice for All Women and Girls," highlighted maternal health concerns while health workers pointed out the critical infrastructure gap affecting emergency services.

Wajir County has initiated the construction of the Baitulmaal Level 4 Not-for-Profit Hospital, aimed at enhancing healthcare services for local residents. The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi, who emphasized the project's significance in improving access to quality and affordable medical care in the region.