Herbalist Ssenfuka asks president to work on his pledge towards his research.

In Summary
  • David Ssenfuka asks president to work on the pledge towards his research in herbal medicines.
  • Journalists applaud Senfuka for his  tremendous work toward treatment of Cancer and Diabetes.
  • Fellow doctors for refusing to offer Senfuka technical assistance and delayed government assistance.
Renowned Herbal Researcher David Ssenfuka displays an Award received during the Media dinner in Kampala.
Renowned Herbal Researcher David Ssenfuka displays an Award received during the Media dinner in Kampala.
Image: Daudi Zirimala

Renowned Herbal Researcher David Ssenfuka has implored relevant agencies mandated by the president to support his work to expeditiously work on the pledges the president made towards his research in herbal medicines.

Speaking after receiving an award from Uganda Journalists Association UJA for his tremendous work toward treatment of Cancer and Diabetes, Ssenfuka noted that he met a team from State House to brief them about the progress of his research as well as the threats to his work and life and he yet to get response from them.

Ssenfuka the proprietor of Leonia NNN Medical Research and Diagnostic Centre in Kasubi says it’s important for the government to hurriedly support his innovation so that people can get the cancer and Diabetes remedies.

‘Am so grateful for the media because it does a pivotal role in the development of the nation says Ssenfuka’

Award winners pose for group photo during the media Dinner organised by Uganda Journalits Association UJA to mark the World press freedon Day.
Award winners pose for group photo during the media Dinner organised by Uganda Journalits Association UJA to mark the World press freedon Day.
Image: Daudi Zirimala

In the same regard Ssenfuka applauded journalist for giving indigenous researcher platform to get their work known for the development of the country and the health sector.

On his behalf Dr Moses Mpairwe blamed some of his fellow doctors for refusing to offer Senfuka technical assistance and delayed government assistance.

Before administering my medicine to cancer patients, I first ensure through medical consultations that safety measures are first carried out.

The dosage administered is also guided to me by officials from the Ministry of Health (MOH),” Ssenfuka said.