Summary:
- Both facilities received 10 solar panels each, valued at $18,000. The equipment was officially handed over to Kisoro District leaders during a ceremony at the district headquarters.
KISORO: In partnership with the American people through PEPFAR and the Joint Clinical Research Centre, USAID Local Partner Health Services-Kigezi and Lango have distributed solar equipment to enhance electronic medical record (EMR) systems at Rubuguri Health Centre IV and Kisoro Hospital in Kisoro District.
Both facilities received 10 solar panels each, valued at $18,000. The equipment was officially handed over to Kisoro District leaders during a ceremony at the district headquarters.
Dr. Mugumya Lawrence, Project Director of USAID Local Partner Health Services-Kigezi and Lango, emphasized that the solar equipment aims to support the implementation of electronic medical records and point-of-care systems. This initiative seeks to improve data quality and patient management through real-time data capture at various service points.
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Rukudo Manasi, the Principal Chief Administrative Officer, highlighted that Kisoro District has faced several challenges, including inconsistent power supply, which has hindered service delivery in healthcare facilities. He expressed gratitude to USAID Local Partner Health Services-Kigezi and Lango for the support, noting that the solar equipment will significantly improve healthcare services.
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Kisoro District Health Officer, Nsabiyunva Stephen, noted that the solar panels will facilitate the district’s electronic transformation in healthcare services. He pledged continued collaboration with the funders for additional support in the future.
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Meanwhile, Kisoro Assistant RDC, Nizeye John, urged healthcare officers to ensure adequate armed security is deployed to safeguard the solar panels. He noted that their uniqueness may make them a target for theft.
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