IGP Ochola hires Indian hospital to offer specialized medical care to police officers
The Inspector General of Police, Martin Okoth Ochola, has reached an agreement with Rajagiri Hospital in Kochi, India, to provide subsidized specialized medical care to police officers.
The Inspector General of Police, Martin Okoth Ochola, has reached an agreement with Rajagiri Hospital in Kochi, India, to provide subsidized specialized medical care to police officers.
According to police Spokesperson Fred Enanga, the two parties will sign a Memorandum of Understanding-MoU this week.
He explained that the IGP will travel to Kochi for the official signing of the MoU between the Uganda Police Force and Rajagiri Hospital.
While the specific reason behind the IGP’s initiative for specialized treatment for police officers remains undisclosed, reports suggest that some senior police personnel have incurred significant expenses in India with treatments costing up to 160 million Shillings.
“The IGP realized that police officers were being charged individually for medical services due to the absence of agreements with hospitals offering specialized services at reduced rates,” Enanga said.
Enanga emphasized that the IGP’s decision represents a pivotal step in enhancing the welfare of police officers.
He explained that “Rajagiri Hospital’s collaboration with the Uganda Police Force will result in medical services being offered at favourable rates,”
He said that comprehensive details of the strategic partnership and cooperative framework between UPF and Rajagiri Hospital, India, will be shared upon the IGP’s return.
