MoH Petitioned To Transfer Pharmaceutical Society of Uganda to Uganda Health Professionals Authority over Corruption

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A whistle-blower has petitioned the ministry of health to transfer Pharmaceutical Society of Uganda to Uganda Health Professionals Authority over unending cases of corruption by its secretary Stephen Lutoti.

According to a whistle blower’s report, a yearlong underground investigation has blown off a lid off this rotten system, uncovering widespread corruption at the highest levels of the Society.

The Secretary is accused of making critical decisions without any oversight from the governing council with no official records or council minutes existing to back up his decisions, raising serious questions about the legitimacy of his actions.

“The current Secretary has tarnished the reputation of the Pharmaceutical Society of Uganda, once seen as a cornerstone of the healthcare system. His unchecked greed and blatant disregard for ethical standards have put the entire profession at risk, and the future of pharmacy practice in Uganda hangs in the balance”. The report reads.

To avert the dangers, the report appeals to the Ministry of Health step in before the situation spirals out of control.

“It is no longer enough to reform the Pharmaceutical Society; it is time to consider merging it with other health regulatory bodies to form the Uganda Health Professionals Authority. This unified body would restore integrity, transparency, and accountability, ensuring that no single individual can hold the entire profession hostage through corruption and exploitation”.It adds

The rot runs even deeper. Despite not being entitled to an insurance, Lutoti is accused of fraudulently securing it for himself.

“His ability to manipulate the legal system is equally alarming—allegations of bribing the court to win a crucial appeal in case number HCT-04-CR-0020-2011 have surfaced, adding yet another layer of corruption to an already troubling situation”.

According to the report, if this cancer within the Society is not uprooted immediately, Uganda risks losing a vital part of its healthcare system stressing that the Pharmaceutical Society is at a crossroads—either the Minister acts now to prevent further damage, or the Society will be left to the dogs.

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