The total Current Health Expenditure (CHE) in Uganda in 2012/13 was Shs.4,866 billion that translates to a per capita spending of Shs. 144,374 ($55). This increased in nominal terms by 1.7% and in real terms by Shs. 86 billion to 4,952 billion in 2013/14 that translates to a per capita spending of 146,941 ($56). The CHE for both years in a row is much lower than the Minimum $84 per capita recommended by WHO(CME) if quality care is to be provided by any country in sub Sahara African Countries. Over the same period, PPP(GDP) grew in nominal terms by 4.7% on average and in real terms from Ushs.58,865 Billion in 2012/13 to Ushs 68,400 Billion after rebasing in 2013/14. Current health spending as a ratio of GDP was at 8.2% for 2012/13 and 7.2% (after rebasing) for 2013/14..
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