Uganda’s Ministry of Health Proposes Revised National Health Insurance Scheme with Mandatory Annual Contribution for All Adults

The Ministry of Health in Uganda is proposing a revised National Health Insurance Scheme that would require every adult Ugandan to contribute 15,000 shillings annually (about US$4). The original bill, passed by parliament in 2021, was withdrawn by the government due to gaps that needed addressing after consultations with stakeholders. However, concerns have been raised…