Dr Baluku Moses has been arrested at Kiryandongo General Hospital over allegations that he demanded Shs150,000 from a patient for a medical procedure, raising fresh concerns about alleged corruption and access to emergency healthcare in government facilities.
Videos circulating online reportedly show a confrontation involving the doctor during a surgical procedure. In the footage, Baluku is heard asking to first complete treatment for a mother who needed medical attention, drawing criticism over how the situation was handled.
The incident has attracted attention from Sarah Opendi, a Member of Parliament who called for better handling of medical emergencies, particularly when patients require urgent treatment.
Kiryandongo Hospital Faces More Questions
The allegations have also brought wider scrutiny to Kiryandongo General Hospital following complaints from patients about being asked to pay for services they believe should be provided free of charge at a government health facility.
The reported demands have raised questions about whether some patients are being required to make unofficial payments to access treatment, despite government funding intended to support public healthcare services.
However, the allegations require thorough investigation to establish what happened in the reported case and whether similar practices have occurred at the hospital.
Ministerial Probe Into Alleged Corruption
The incident has reportedly prompted a ministerial investigation into alleged corruption at the facility, as authorities face pressure to address complaints about payments for supposedly free medical services.
The probe is expected to examine the allegations and help establish whether patients have been improperly charged for treatment.
The case has renewed debate about accountability in public hospitals and the need to ensure that patients can access essential medical care without facing alleged demands for unofficial payments.
As investigations proceed, the circumstances surrounding the alleged Shs150,000 payment and the doctor’s arrest remain central to the case.
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