Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) in collaboration with the Ministry of Health (MoH) and the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (MoFPED) is organising a Public Lecture and High-Level Roundtable on Health Financing in Uganda.

Theme: Investing in Health for Uganda’s Future: Delivering Vision 2040 through Smart and Sustainable Health Financing
Date: Thursday, 9 April 2026
Time: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Ramathan Ggoobi, the Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury on "Investing in Health for Uganda's Future."

This high-stakes national dialogue on the future of health financing in Uganda is expected to convene senior leaders from government, academia, the private sector, and development partners. The event will include;

1. A guided tour of the MakSPH new building,
2. Opening remarks by the Dean of the Makerere University School of Public Health,
3. Opening remarks by the Vice Chancellor of Makerere University,
4. Brief remarks from the Deputy Head of Public Service (Service Delivery),
5. Public Lecture by Dr. Ramathan Ggoobi,
6. Health sector reflections by Dr. Diana Atwiine,
7. A high-level roundtable discussion, and
8. Closing reflections by Dr. Crispus Kiyonga, Chancellor of Makerere University.

Associate Professor Elizabeth Ekirapa will moderate the high-level roundtable discussion with panelists:

·         Dr. Ramathan Ggoobi, PSST

·         Dr. Diana Atwiine, PS MoH

·         Prof. Freddie Ssengooba, MakSPH

·         Mr. Stephen Omojong, NSSF

·         Dr. Ian Clarke, Private Sector Representative