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Legislatory framework for private medical practice in Uganda.

J K Konde-Lule1, D O Okello, R N Lubanga

  • 1Faculty of Medicine, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda.

East African Medical Journal
|September 24, 1999
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Uganda

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Area of Science:

  • Health Policy and Law
  • Private Healthcare Sector Analysis
  • Medical Practice Regulation

Background:

  • The private health sector in Uganda has experienced significant expansion, particularly in urban areas.
  • This growth presents unique challenges and opportunities for medical practice regulation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze Ugandan laws and regulations impacting the private health sector.
  • To determine how these legal frameworks affect the operations and development of private medical practice.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive review of all laws affecting private medical practice in Uganda (December 1995-December 1996).
  • Discussions with Ministry of Health officials and private practitioners.
  • Site visits to clinics for compliance inspection and interviews with managers.

Main Results:

  • Identified two categories of laws: drug availability (1993) and professional regulation (1996).
  • Revised list of permitted private health professions, including previously excluded categories.
  • Identified legal barriers: import restrictions, annual renewals, lengthy experience requirements, and exclusion of capable professions.

Conclusions:

  • Recommendations made to the Ministry of Health to address identified legal barriers.
  • Proposed allowing non-professionals to register clinics if they engage qualified professionals for operation.

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