Kampala, Uganda — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Thursday welcomed Hon. Beccy Cooper MP, Chair of the UK All-Party Parliamentary Group on Global Health, for discussions focused on deepening bilateral ties in the health sector.

The meeting centred on opportunities for collaboration in medical training, skills transfer, and enhancing overall health service delivery across Uganda. President Museveni used the occasion to brief the British lawmaker on Uganda’s successful containment and defeat of the recent Ebola outbreak, attributing the achievement to the dedication of Ugandan health workers and the robustness of the country’s response systems.

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“We discussed strengthening Uganda-UK collaboration in healthcare, particularly in medical training, skills transfer, and improving health service delivery. I also briefed her on Uganda’s successful defeat of the recent Ebola outbreak...” — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni.

Building on Existing Ties

Uganda and the United Kingdom have long partnered in health initiatives, including support for infrastructure, training programmes, and disease surveillance. This latest engagement underscores continued interest in leveraging UK expertise to address Uganda’s health priorities such as workforce development and emergency preparedness.The President’s emphasis on the Ebola success highlights lessons learned in rapid response, community engagement, and coordination — areas where international partnerships have proven valuable in past outbreaks.Hon. Cooper’s role in the All-Party Parliamentary Group positions her as a key advocate for global health issues within the UK Parliament. Such visits often pave the way for increased funding, technical assistance, or policy alignment between the two nations.

Looking Ahead

As Uganda continues to strengthen its healthcare system, partnerships like this could accelerate progress toward universal health coverage and resilience against future health threats. Stakeholders in the sector will be keen to see concrete follow-ups from the discussions, including potential new training exchanges or joint programmes.