Authorities in the Kabale district have voiced apprehension about the sluggish pace of implementation of projects conducted by the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) within various health facilities in the district. The issue was raised during the visit of the Parliamentary Health Committee as part of their assessment of health facilities in the Kigezi Sub Region.

Fred Kalyesubira, the Chief Administrative Officer of the Kabale district, expressed dissatisfaction with the UPDF Engineering Brigade's performance in executing projects contracted for the district.

According to Fred Kalyesubira the chief administrative officer of Kabale district, the level of performance and implementation of these projects falls short of expectations.

Dr. Nicholas Kamara, the Member of Parliament for Kabale municipality who was leading the committee in this visit acknowledged that the delivery issues extend beyond Kabale. Various complaints from stakeholders in the region on the same matter have been received, prompting him to pledge to raise the matter on the parliamentary floor.

In response to concerns, UPDF spokesperson Brig. Gen. Felix Kulayigye assured Ugandans that their brigade was on track with all contracted projects. However, he acknowledged delays in implementation due to technical challenges caused by the Health Ministry.

During the same visit, authorities urged legislators to advocate for the designation of the Kabale district as a hard-to-reach area. This request aims to secure a hard-to-reach allowance for health workers in the area, which will in turn enhance their effectiveness.

The Committee on Health, mandated under rule 159(c) of the Parliamentary Rules of Procedure, is responsible for assessing and evaluating the activities of the Government and other bodies.