By Haron Okwir
Otuke, Uganda | The Deputy Resident District Commissioner (RDC) of Otuke District, Francis Okwameri, has cautioned politicians against acts of incitement and human rights violations as the country heads into a heated political season.
Speaking during a public baraza held on Monday, June 23, 2025, at Orum Health Centre IV in Otuke Town Council, Okwameri emphasized the need for peaceful campaigns.
The meeting, organized by Doctors with Africa CUAMM (Collegio Universitario Aspiranti Medici Missionari), aimed to gather public feedback on health service delivery in the district.
It attracted a wide range of stakeholders including patients, caregivers, local leaders, and health workers.
Okwameri warned that as campaign activities begin to gain momentum, all political actors must conduct themselves responsibly to avoid disrupting public order.
He noted that the government has deployed security personnel across various sub-regions to ensure a violence-free election period.
He also pointed out a number of challenges facing Uganda’s health sector, including a high disease burden, rising teenage pregnancies, obesity, and an increasing number of accident-related injuries.
According to Okwameri, these issues place a heavy strain on the country’s healthcare system and require urgent attention from both government and communities.
Okwameri further decried the level of corruption in the health sector, citing absenteeism among health workers, theft of medical supplies, and poor attitudes at health facilities as key bottlenecks to service delivery.
The Deputy RDC called for unity and peace among residents of Otuke District and encouraged them to participate in the ongoing mass enrollment and renewal of National Identification Cards.