As the Minister of Health in Uganda, Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng’s has long championed the improvement of community health outcomes as a key ingredient for universal health coverage. Prior to becoming the Minister of Health, Dr. Aceng was the Director of General Health Services, promoting community health with this national platform. Currently, Dr. Aceng is also assessing the Village Health Team (VHT) Porgram, where she applies evidence-based practices to drive policy change and influence health outcomes. Her involvement in high-level meetings, advocacy, and technical conventions have demonstrated Uganda’s continued commitment to primary health care. These cumulative efforts give Dr. Aceng a solid plan of tackling healthcare from both research and clinical perspectives to ensure that no one is left behind.

“I would love to see a transformed health system where everybody gets quality healthcare but where we also have comprehensive health coverage for everyone. It is painful to see women, children, and adolescents dying needlessly from preventable causes, and I am very glad that my government is set out to address this issue.”