Overall, 86% of the population access healthcare within a 5 km radius an increase from 83% in 2012/13 (UNHS 2016). However, the pattern of access to healthcare is not uniform across the sub-regions. Over 34% of the people in Acholi, and 17% in Karamoja, Tooro, and Kigezi still have to travel more than 5 km to access health care
The overall mandate of the Manifesto Implementation Unit is to monitor the progress of implementation of the manifesto commitments and report to the presidency and the other government entities accordingly. The unit also liaises with the ruling party (National Resistance Movement) in the promotion of the party. it’s currently headed by Director and assisted by Deputy Director.