Uganda minister promises more aid for Lacor Hospital
Health Minister Chris Baryomunsi will review financial support and tax exemptions for St. Mary’s Hospital Lacor.
Health Minister Chris Baryomunsi pledged to review government financial support for St. Mary’s Hospital Lacor in Gulu and consider tax exemptions for the institution. The commitment came during the launch of a €12.75 million (about Shs58.3 billion) health project in Kampala on November 7, funded by Italian development cooperation and implemented by AVSI Foundation Uganda.
Dominique Corti, President of the Piero and Lucille Corti Foundation, appealed for increased government assistance, noting that the foundation provides Shs7 billion annually to subsidise patient fees by about 70%. Lacor Hospital treats approximately 200,000 patients yearly and employs around 700 Ugandans.
Corti requested exemptions on PAYE, VAT, and import duties for donated goods, citing potential Shs1 billion in duties for electricity cables. Minister Baryomunsi stated he would recommend tax exemptions and examine government allocations to Lacor to strengthen financial support.
Why it mattersUgandan citizens needing affordable healthcare at St. Mary's Hospital Lacor will benefit from increased government financial support and tax exemptions.