Minutes of the Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2018 – Real Health Uganda

Date: May 21, 2018
Location: Eron Gardens Hotel Kiwatule
Participants: 43

Agenda:

1. Opening Remarks:
   • The meeting commenced at 9:00AM.
   • The Chairperson welcomed all attendees to the 2018 AGM at Eron Gardens Hotel Kiwatule.
   • He discussed progress on objectives and announced some board achievements.
2. Topics Discussed: a. Third Doctors Visit:
   • Discussed the upcoming visit of The Third Doctors to Uganda in the next month and RHU’s preparation for their arrival.
   b. Misconduct of Senior Officials:
   • Addressed the misconduct of some senior officials during the 2016 TTD visit to Kalangala and the decision to exclude them from future visits was reached.
   c. Reviewing Health Center Performance:
   • Reviewed the poor performance of certain health centers and made decisions to permanently ban some of them.
   d. Preparing for the 2019 Voting Period:
   • Discussed preparations for the 2019 voting period and support staff for the election process.
   e. Managing Volunteers and Creating Opportunities:
   • Explored strategies for managing volunteers and creating new opportunities for clinicians outside Uganda.
   f. Creating New Partnerships:
   • Discussed the potential for establishing new partnerships to enhance RHU’s impact and reach.
3. Resolutions: a. Changes to Signatories of Administrative Account:
   • Passed a resolution to make changes to the signatories of the Administrative Account.
   b. Banking Decisions – Addition of Dr. Busonga:
   • Passed a resolution to add Dr. Busonga to the Main Account for banking decisions.
   c. Promoting Wellness Starting 2020:
   • Resolved to promote wellness starting in 2020 and incorporate it into all RHU activities.
   d. Program Focus Changes:
   • Decided to change RHU programs to focus on Care and Treatment, Supplies and General Support, and Education starting the next strategic plan season.
   e. Electable Positions Contest Period:
   • Agreed that electable positions would be contested between February and March of 2019, just before the AGM in 2019.
4. Closing Remarks:
   • Expressed gratitude to all attendees for their active participation.
   • Encouraged continued dedication to RHU’s mission.
   • The meeting was adjourned.

These minutes are a summary and are subject to approval at the next AGM.