Welcome to the Department of Health
We’re committed to strengthening the district health system, improving governance, and regulatory frameworks. Our focus areas include:
Reproductive Maternal Neonatal, Child, and Adolescent Health (RMNCAH) Services: Providing essential care and support for mothers, children, and adolescents.
Communicable and Non-Communicable Disease Prevention, Mitigation, and Control: Preventing and controlling infectious diseases, promoting healthy behaviors, and managing chronic conditions.
Health Education and Promotion: Educating communities on lifestyle, hygiene, and nutrition to promote healthy living.
Essential Clinical Care Services: Providing rehabilitation and palliative care to improve health outcomes.
Health Infrastructure Development: Developing health infrastructure using a multi-sectoral approach.
Disaster and Epidemic Preparedness and Response: Preparing for and responding to health emergencies.
Our Team
Led by Dr. Bwambale Amon, the District Health Officer, our team includes :
Dr. Bwambale Amon: District Health Officer (0772453868)
Ssekalombi Loy Muhindo: Assistant District Health Officer (0782328686)
Mutoro Julius: Public Health Inspector (0703-679844/077-9088959)
Bwambale Arafat: Surveillance Focal Person (0779501921)
Thembo Costantine: Biostatistician (0775777929)
Health Facilities
We have 149 health facilities in our district, including :
85 HC II facilities: Providing basic health services.
51 HC III facilities: Offering more comprehensive health services.
4 HC IV facilities: Providing specialized health services.
6 hospitals: Delivering advanced medical care.
Implementing Partners
We partner with organizations to support health development in our district, including :
UNICEF: Infrastructure development, HIV/AIDS, and child survival interventions.
WHO: Surveillance and child survival interventions.
GAVI: Immunization and infrastructure development.
Save the Children International: Infrastructure development, RMNCAH, and climate change adaptation.
Baylor Uganda: Comprehensive HIV/AIDS package.
Contact Us
For inquiries, visit our inquiry page or contact us directly. We’re here to provide feedback and support .
