The National Assembly has approved a motion calling for the formulation and implementation of a national policy framework to guide the recruitment and remuneration of Community Health Promoters (CHPs) across the country.

The Motion, sponsored by Hon. George Murugara, seeks to formalise the position of CHPs, who provide frontline primary healthcare services and link households with the formal health system.

The National Assembly has resumed sittings with the Budget and electoral reforms taking centre stage as the House enters the third and final part of the Fifth Session of the 13th Parliament.

Speaker Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Moses M. Wetang’ula, while welcoming Members back for the third and final part of the Fifth Session, said the limited time available required the House and its Committees to accelerate consideration of pending legislative business.