Summary:
- Constructed last year by the Government of Uganda at a cost of Ugandan Shillings 920 Million, Rutooma Health Centre III aims to bolster medical services in Kabale Municipality.
KABALE: The Red Cross Society of the Northern Division in Kabale Municipality has embarked at providing complimentary cleaning services to the recently established Rutooma Health Centre III.
Under the guidance of Northern Division LC.3 Chairman Isaac Mucunguzi Rushoga, who is also a Red Cross member, on Tuesday the team engaged in this initiative as part of their monthly health promotion endeavors.
Constructed last year by the Government of Uganda at a cost of Ugandan Shillings 920 Million, Rutooma Health Centre III aims to bolster medical services in Kabale Municipality.
Josephine Asasira, the Red Cross Society Coordinator for the Northern Division, highlighted their tasks, which included sweeping the compound, mopping floors, trimming grass, and assisting staff in hanging mosquito nets. She expressed their commitment to maintaining this support monthly until year-end, aiding the sole cleaner employed at the Division’s largest health center.
Asasira emphasized the importance of community involvement in nurturing Rutooma Health Centre III, underscoring its significance in serving the populace.
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Chairman Mucunguzi Isaac Rushoga recounted the challenges faced in securing the land for Rutooma HC.III’s construction since 2016.
He expressed delight in witnessing residents, including those from outside the division, accessing essential medical services at the newly established facility.
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Evas Busingye, in charge of Rutooma HC.III, highlighted the facility’s broad reach, serving not only Butare cell in Rutooma parish but also extending its services to Bubare Sub County in Rubanda District and Kitumba Sub County in Kabale District. Services provided include diagnosis and treatment of common infections, screening and management of non-communicable diseases, family planning, and antenatal care.
Despite the facility being equipped with essential medical tools, including beds, Busingye noted that patient admissions were pending due to inadequate staffing.
Acknowledging the staffing gap, Busingye mentioned assurances from the Ministry of Health and Kabale Municipal Council regarding additional medical personnel deployment to enable the facility to operate at full capacity.
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A tour of the facility revealed modern amenities such as delivery beds in the labor ward and a well-stocked medicine store, signaling the potential for comprehensive healthcare delivery once fully operational.
