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Milestone! Gen. Museveni Congratulates Lubaga Hospital Upon 125Years Of Dedicated Service! Urges Ugandans To Quit Poor Lifestyle To Prevent NCDs!

PM Nabbanja cutting the tape as top Clergies look on

President Museveni has advised Ugandans against living reckless feeding lifestyles which are leading to numerous cases of Non-communicable Diseases.

He says people need to prevent NCDs which he said are largely caused by poor lifestyles.

The Head of State made the remarks through the Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja who represented him at Lubaga hospital where this health facility marked 125 years of community and faith-based health care.

This hospital started in 1899 and that the President in his message, congratulated this important institution upon this great milestone.

According to Dr. Luyimbaazi Julius, the Executive Director of Lubaga Hospital, there are countless reasons to celebrate this anniversary, most importantly the hospital being one of the oldest institutions in Uganda.

As part of the celebrations, Nabbanja officially commissioned the specialized hospital built by Lubaga Hospital to mark 125 years of existence. 

The hospital is named after the late Archbishop of Kampala, Dr. Cyprian Kizito Lwanga, and will offer only specialized services. 

Lubaga is the 2nd oldest hospitals in Uganda having been  founded in 1899 and has offered health care to millions of people during its long history of existence. Among those who attended the fete was former Vice President Edward Kiwanuka Ssekandi.

HENRY MULINDWA

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