Gulu Regional Referral Hospital has stepped up preparations in its Emergency Medical Department to ensure swift response to any incidents during the January 15 general elections.
Walter Uriek-Wun, the hospital’s Principal Assistant Secretary, says staff have recently completed emergency training to enhance readiness for election-related emergencies.
He adds that excitement and disappointment linked to election outcomes can lead to reckless behaviors, increasing the likelihood of accidents.
Security agencies are also preparing for the polls.
David Ongom Mudong, the Aswa West Police Spokesperson says Police are ready to ensure a peaceful election, although he did not disclose further details of their preparations.
Uganda’s general elections on Thursday next week will see voters cast ballots for presidential and parliamentary candidates.
The polls are considered high-stakes, amid concerns about heavy security deployment and potential election-related violence.
This year’s election has attracted eight presidential candidates.
A tight race is expected between long-time incumbent President Yoweri Museveni and musician-turned-politician Robert Ssentamu Kyagulanyi, leader of the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP).
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