KABALE – The Byengoma family, proprietors of Arcadia Cottages in Kabale District, led by Nicholas Byengoma has donated essential medical equipment to Rugarama Hospital in Kabale District in a bid to fortify health services at the hospital.
The essential medical equipment include 40 delivery beds, 40 mattresses, 40 bed drawers, 40 dining tables, 5 baby incubators, 10 baby cots, 3 baby warmers, 40 bedside cupboards, and 2 operating tables.
The donation come true was announced by Nicholas Byengoma last year in September while handing over the donation of a fully-equipped ambulance registration number UBP 956G to Rugarama Hospital in a bid to enhance emergency services within the hospital. The official handover took place yesterday evening at Rugarama hospital in Kabale Municipality.
In his remarks during the donation handover, Byengoma expressed his sincere commitment to improving health services at the hospital. However, he also challenged people in Kigezi Sub-region to consider maintaining a manageable family size. He also advised the public to depict from alcoholism, emphasizing its detrimental impact on longevity and overall health.
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Graciously receiving the donation, the Bishop of the Diocese of Kigezi, the Rt Rev Gaddie Akanjuna, commended the Byengoma family for their pivotal support of health services in the district. He appealed to hospital administrators to ensure the meticulous care of the newly acquired equipment and encouraged everyone to extend a helping hand wherever possible. Bishop Akanjuna also implored health workers to diligently fulfill their roles without deviating from their responsibilities.
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Canon Johnson Baryantuma Munono, the head of laity at the Diocese of Kigezi, expressed gratitude to Byengoma for embodying the principles of compassion and spreading the gospel through contributions to health facilities. Dr. Esther Rutaremwa, the Medical Superintendent of Rugarama Hospital, emphasized the significant impact of the donation on reducing maternal mortality rates and providing comprehensive services to the broader community.
Dr. Gilbert Arinaitwe Mateeka, the Kabale District Health Officer, affirmed that the donated equipment would substantially enhance the hospital’s capacity to care for patients, ultimately contributing to a reduction in overall service costs. Dr. Mateeka urged the hospital staff to utilize the equipment efficiently and responsibly.
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