Patients accuse Mpigi Health Centre IV staff of extortion during visit by Minister Kyambadde

Residents told Trade Minister Amelia Kyambadde and Ministry of Health officials visiting Mpigi Health Centre IV that staff demanded money before treating them, with some saying they were denied care or medication for failing to pay. According to The Independent, the facility in-charge acknowledged the accusations but blamed poor working conditions, and the minister said he deserved to be arrested.