Oboth Urges Male MPs to Undergo Health Screening at Parliament

What the report says

Speaker of Parliament Jacob Marksons Oboth has urged male MPs to take part in a health screening drive set to begin at Parliament as Uganda prepares to mark International Men’s Day. According to Nile Post, the Ministry of Health will provide free medical checks, health education and counselling starting Wednesday, November 11, following Oboth’s remarks during Tuesday’s plenary sitting on November 10, 2026.

The exercise is intended to promote preventive healthcare and early detection of common illnesses. The screening package is expected to include checks for hypertension, diabetes, HIV, prostate cancer and other health conditions. Oboth said lawmakers should make their health a priority, noting that busy parliamentary schedules can push personal medical care aside.

The Speaker also warned that many men tend to ignore early symptoms and seek treatment only after conditions have worsened. He said the campaign is meant to encourage a broader culture of prevention, not just among MPs but also in the communities they represent. He challenged legislators to use the information gained from the exercise to raise awareness about men’s health in their constituencies.

Nile Post reported that Parliament views the initiative as a chance to lead by example on public health, especially because MPs help shape laws and budgets affecting the health sector. Ministry of Health workers are expected to conduct the screening and offer guidance at Parliament during the event.