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NTV Uganda·September 8, 2026 at 5:16 PM

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.

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