Kampala – The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has advised that no more money should be given to the International Specialised Hospital in Lubowa. They believe the project is a “ghost” venture that has already cost Ugandans more than Shs286 billion, despite no work being done.
This recommendation was made in the PAC report based on the Auditor General’s June 2023 review of Treasury Operations. The PAC chairperson, Muwanga Kivumbi, called for a special audit of the hospital before any more funds are used.
This comes after Margaret Muhanga, State Minister for Primary Health Care, shared images on social media, claiming the hospital project is progressing well. She met with Enrica Pinetti, the hospital’s owner, and said she was in a good mood, asking Ugandans to be patient.
However, PAC wants work on the project to stop until Parliament reviews the special audit. They also recommend that those responsible for financial losses should repay the money, and the engineer who falsely certified the completion of work should face legal charges.
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