Minutes of the Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2019 – Real Health Uganda

Date: June 8, 2019
Venue: Tick Hotel Kawempe
Participants: 58

Agenda:

1. Opening Remarks:
   • The meeting began at 09:00AM.
   • Dr. Luyombya welcomed participants.
   • Commended Dr. Busonga Eliezah Titus for outstanding leadership in the clinical sector.
   • Acknowledged Dr. Busonga’s managerial skills related to clinics and hospitals.
   • Recognized Dr. Busonga’s achievements in research and leadership.
   • Highlighted the history of RHU and celebrated its success.
   • Expressed gratitude to the Executive for supporting the election period and announced new appointments.
   • Congratulated newly filled community and executive positions.
   • Announced the upcoming election of the board scheduled for January 2020.
2. Executive and Community Representation and Election:
   • Discussed the roles of the executive and community representation.
   • Detailed the election process for the upcoming board election in January 2020.
3. RHU Programs and Projects:
   • Presented an overview of current and upcoming RHU programs and projects.
4. Social Support Services Outside Our Scope:
   • Discussed the potential expansion of social support services beyond the current scope.
5. Members Deliberations:
   • Opened the floor for members’ deliberations.
6. Resolutions:
   a. Board Elections Preparation:
   • Resolved to prepare for board elections in January 2020.
   b. Increased Funding and SOMI Bus Fundraising:
   • Agreed to increase funding and initiate fundraising efforts for a new SOMI Bus.
   c. Incorporating Non-emergency Patient Transport:
   • Decided to include non-emergency patient transport as part of the emergency services at RHU.
   d. Organizing 2020 UKMC Event:
   • Resolved to organize the 2020 UKMC event, even if the Korea Team doesn’t participate.
   e. Participation in TTD Activities Outside Uganda:
   • Agreed to actively participate in TTD (The Third Doctors) activities outside Uganda.
7. Closing Remarks:
   • VP External suggested Dr. Busonga takes on the RHU presidency and continues to manage the organization as the executive officer.
   • Dr. Luyombya suggested Dr. Busonga remains as the head of surgery.
   • Dr. Balumywa K. Edwin seconded the motion by the VP External, and Dr. Irene Kalyango supported the motion by Dr. Luyombya, receiving unwavering support from the attendees.
   • The meeting was adjourned.

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