11/09/2025
Mbale MP Aspirant Mugoya Holds Free Surgical Camp, Puts Health at Centre of Campaign
Counsel Paul Mugoya Wanyoto, an aspiring Member of Parliament for Mbale Northern City Division, has placed healthcare at the heart of his campaign with the launch of a free surgical camp aimed at serving vulnerable communities in the region.
The week-long camp, which began on September 10 and is set to run until September 18 at Nizwa Medical Centre in Namabasa, is offering free surgical procedures for patients suffering from various conditions including hernias, lipomas, hydroceles, breast masses, goitres, and appendicitis.
Speaking to the press, Dr. Nsangi Murshid, in-charge of Nizwa Medical Centre, confirmed that the initiative is fully funded by Counsel Wanyoto, who is also facilitating seven medical workers each day, providing medicines, and offering refreshments to health team and patients.
“We thank Paul Wanyoto for all the support he has given this facility,” Dr. Nsangi said. “He provides everything we asked him personnel, medicines, even refreshments. He has never stepped here physically, but when I contacted him via WhatsApp, he responded immediately and gave us a full team.”
Due to overwhelming turnout, Dr. Nsangi said the camp, which initially aimed to end on 18th Sept and treat around 300 patients, may be extended until September 30.
This is not the first time Wanyoto has taken steps to improve health services in Mbale. He has previously donated tricycle ambulances to Namanyonyi Health Centre III and Namakwekwe Health Centre III, and supported renovation and equipment upgrades at several local health facilities including Nakaloke Health Centre III.
In a phone interview, Wanyoto emphasized that healthcare remains a key pillar of his campaign agenda.
“There is a big gap in health services, and I believe I can help address it. Our plan is to organize two major health camps each year and collaborate with medical professionals both locally and nationally,” he said.
The camp has drawn patients from across Mbale and neighboring districts, many of whom shared emotional testimonies about the impact of the initiative.
Hassan Wocholi, a resident of Migiti, said, “I’ve suffered with hernia for three years. I pray God helps him become the MP because what he’s doing is not common.”
Namataka Hawa, a mother from Nakaloke, brought her 5-year-old son Akram, who was born with hernia. “I’m grateful Paul Wanyoto used his own money to help people like us who can’t afford treatment,” she said.
Fazili Mashette, from Kabwangasi in Butebo District, said he had lived with his condition since 1995.
“I heard the announcement on Big FM radio and came to try my luck. I’m not even his voter, but he helped me. May God bless him,” he said.
Dr. Nsangi used the opportunity to urge local leaders to lobby for government support to expand services at Nizwa Medical Centre.
“We need to start offering antenatal and maternal care. The nearest government facilities, Namatala and Salem Health Centre IIIs, are too far for many mothers,” he said.
With increasing community support and visible impact, Counsel Paul Mugoya Wanyoto is positioning health not only as a campaign message, but as a service delivery commitment one that’s already saving lives.
