By Karim Were
Kampala — Uganda has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening healthcare cooperation with the United Kingdom following discussions between government officials and a visiting British parliamentary delegation.
The meeting brought together Ugandan officials and **Hon. Beccy Cooper**, Member of Parliament and Chair of the United Kingdom’s All-Party Parliamentary Group on Global Health, to explore opportunities for expanding collaboration in the health sector.
The discussions focused on enhancing partnerships in medical training, skills transfer and improving the delivery of healthcare services, with both sides underscoring the importance of sharing expertise to strengthen health systems.
During the meeting, Ugandan officials also briefed the British legislator on the country’s successful containment of the recent Ebola outbreak, describing it as a demonstration of the resilience of Uganda’s public health systems and the commitment of frontline health workers.
The officials noted that the country’s response was made possible through coordinated surveillance, rapid response mechanisms and the dedication of healthcare professionals, which helped prevent further transmission of the disease.
The engagement forms part of broader efforts to deepen bilateral cooperation between Uganda and the United Kingdom in public health, capacity building and healthcare service delivery.
Both parties expressed optimism that continued collaboration would contribute to improved health outcomes and strengthen institutional partnerships between the two countries.
