In a bid to enhance physical fitness among Ugandan citizens, the Justice Ministry is currently drafting the Physical and Sports Science bill that will replace the current National Council of Sports act which was enacted way back in 1964 and does not live to the current standards.
According to the Commissioner Physical Education and Sports in the Education Ministry, Lamex Omara Apitta, the old law emphasizes sports leaving out physical activity. If passed, the bill will see professional aerobics instructors in gyms and schools among the physical activities areas. However, the Sports Minister, Charles Bakabulindi advised the citizenry to always go for physical activities as it helps them build strong immunity.
Still, the Commissioner Non-communicable Diseases in the Health Ministry, Dr. Gerald Mutungi said if all Ugandans are taken through the drills government will be able to save some very good money which it has been spending on treating non-communicable disease which come as a result of not having physicals.
This was revealed at a news conference where the government was announcing the launch of the National Physical Gala slated for 14th June this year.