Uganda and the United Kingdom are considering a new phase of defence cooperation following discussions between the Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, and the UK High Commissioner to Uganda, Lisa Chesney, with a strong focus on military medical support.
The meeting, held at the Special Forces Command (SFC) headquarters in Entebbe, centred on a proposal to deploy UK military medical personnel to the UPDF National Referral Hospital, an initiative aimed at strengthening specialised healthcare services for the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF).
The proposal, which is currently under review by the UK government, would see British military medical experts work alongside UPDF health professionals to enhance skills transfer, medical training, and service delivery within the military health system.
Gen. Muhoozi welcomed the initiative, describing military health as a critical pillar of operational readiness, force sustainability, and troop welfare.
Beyond medical cooperation, the two leaders also discussed UK support to UPDF training institutions, with emphasis on professional development, technical training, and capacity building across various military disciplines.
Both sides agreed to maintain high-level engagements to further deepen defence cooperation, anchored in mutual respect, shared security interests, and long-standing bilateral relations.
The Entebbe meeting builds on a previous engagement between Gen. Muhoozi and the UK High Commissioner held in October, underscoring sustained dialogue between Kampala and London as both countries explore new avenues for military and security collaboration.
