Rubanda District leaders have warned health workers against absenteeism, late reporting for duty and poor performance, urging facility in-charges to take responsibility for improving service delivery to patients.
The warning was issued on Monday during a stakeholders’ meeting held at the district production hall to discuss findings from 10 health facilities monitored under the Community-Led Monitoring (CLM) project implemented by KADOLHA.
The project is supported by Mayanja Memorial Foundation and TASO, with funding from the Global Fund.
Speaking during the meeting, Rubanda District Chief Administrative Officer Samuel Ahabwe and Assistant Resident District Commissioner Hillary Bindeba challenged health workers to address practices that undermine the delivery of quality healthcare services.
Ahabwe said the findings should not be treated as mere feedback but should instead guide action to address the challenges identified in the health facilities.
He was referring to a comprehensive report presented by KADOLHA, which highlighted concerns including absenteeism, late arrival at work and patients failing to obtain clear information about services that were unavailable at the time of seeking care.
Ahabwe said the district local government would act on the findings where necessary, emphasising the importance of accountability among health workers and facility managers.
Rubanda District LCV Chairperson Ampeire Stephen Kasyaba also revealed government plans to construct staff houses at Rubanda District General Hospital, a move aimed at addressing accommodation needs among health workers.
Meanwhile, Rubanda District Secretary for Health and Education Obed Mutatiina Kitabutuuka cautioned health workers against non-performance, saying communities were increasingly aware of their responsibilities and expectations.
He observed that residents were now more informed about the remuneration of health workers and were increasingly using social media to expose poor service delivery and demand accountability.
The report was presented by KADOLHA Team Leader Amos Tugumisirize and contains data collected from 10 health facilities in Rubanda District between June 1 and September 30, 2026.
The monitoring exercise was conducted by community-led monitoring monitors, who are volunteers selected by the KADOLHA CLM Steering Committee to collect information on the quality and accessibility of healthcare services.
The initiative is being implemented in partnership with the Ministry of Health under the TASO HIV, TB and Malaria Project, which is funded by the Global Fund.
The findings are intended to help stakeholders identify gaps in healthcare delivery, strengthen accountability and improve the quality of services provided to communities across Rubanda District.
