One of the biggest challenges facing Uganda’s health sector is the lack of reliable transportation for health workers and essential supplies, which limits access to quality healthcare—especially in remote and underserved areas.

To help address this critical gap, Enabel has handed over four vehicles to the Ministry of Health to strengthen the health system’s ability to reach those most in need. This support aims to ensure that timely and effective health services are accessible to all Ugandans, no matter where they live. 

The vehicles will help the Ministry  of Health respond  faster to emergencies, deliver medicines and supplies, conduct outreach and supervision activities, and ensure quality health services across the country. With better mobility, health workers will reach more people faster, leading to timely treatment and reduced deaths.

For communities, this translates into faster access to care, timely interventions, and ultimately, a reduction in disease morbidity and mortality. The vehicles will play a crucial role in supporting quality assurance activities, responding to epidemics, outreach activities, emergency response, and routine supervision, all of which are vital for a resilient health system. 

This hand-over is part of the long-standing partnership between Enabel and the Ministry of Health, built on a shared goal to strengthen health systems, ensuring  quality services reach every corner of Uganda. 

"These vehicles have come at a critical time when the health sector is under increasing pressure to serve all communities,” said Mr. David Katabarwa, Principal Assistant Secretary at the Ministry of Health. “We thank Enabel for the continuous partnership in strengthening health services across the country.” 

Imakit Richard, Quality Assurance Expert at Enabel, noted that these vehicles represent more than just transportation. They symbolize Enabel’s ongoing commitment to partnership, progress, and impact. 
 
“By investing in the tools and resources that empower our partners, we are helping to build a stronger, more responsive health system. This handover is a testament to what can be achieved when partners and government institutions work hand in hand, guided by a common purpose”