Climate change is not merely an environmental concern; it is a public health challenge that requires urgent and coordinated action. On 21 October 2026, I participated in an engagement with Members of Parliament on Uganda’s Health National Adaptation Plan (HNAP) 2025–2030, focusing on Parliament’s role in strengthening the health sector’s preparedness and response to climate related risks. Speaking on behalf of the Chairperson of Parliament’s Committee on Climate Change, I emphasised the need to move beyond discussions and ensure that the Plan is adequately funded, effectively implemented and subject to meaningful parliamentary oversight. I also called for stronger collaboration between the Parliamentary Committees on Health and Climate Change, including coordinated oversight visits, regular progress reviews and clear accountability for implementation. From floods and landslides in the Elgon sub-region to droughts and climate-sensitive disease outbreaks, the effects of climate change underscore the need to build a resilient health system that protects every Ugandan, particularly the most vulnerable. I thank the Ministry of Health, the Parliamentary Forum on Climate Change Uganda and our development partners for facilitating this important engagement. Our success must be measured not by the meetings we hold, but by the lives we protect and the resilience of our communities. Cc @obothoboth

It was a pleasure meeting you environmental Parliament @epuganda team and engaging on ways to strengthen our collective efforts towards climate action and environmental conservation. @Parliament_Ug plays a vital role in championing policies, legislation and initiatives that promote environmental protection and sustainable development. We look forward to continued engagement and collaboration with Environment Parliament in advancing its agenda and building a more sustainable and climate resilient Uganda for present and future generations