Hon. Dr. Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, Speaker of the National Assembly, met with Dr. Helena Nelago Iileka of Umoja Northern Private Hospital in Outapi, accompanied by her delegation. The meeting focused on Umoja’s mission to enhance access to quality healthcare in underserved communities, including the intent to establish a dedicated admitting facility.
The Speaker expressed strong interest in supporting this noble initiative and applauded the dedication of the young professionals leading the effort. She emphasized the importance of innovative, community-driven approaches and acknowledged the critical role of empowering local healthcare institutions to improve service delivery.
Dr. Iileka conveyed her sincere appreciation for the Speaker’s support and encouragement. The discussions further underscored the need for a multi-sectoral approach to foster stronger collaboration between public and private healthcare stakeholders, identify ongoing challenges, and develop practical, sustainable solutions that serve the health needs of the broader community.
