The Rotary Club of Kampala South has donated medical equipment valued at sh444 million to five health facilities across the country in an effort to enhance healthcare services and contribute to the well-being of communities. This benevolent gesture aims to complement government initiatives in delivering quality healthcare services to citizens.
The beneficiaries of this donation include Kikandwa Health Centre III in Mukono District, Kamuganguzi Health Centre III in Kabale District, Bushikori Health Centre in Mbale District, Busesa Health Centre IV in Jinja District, and Kalagi Health Centre in Kabulasoke Gomba District.
The donated medical equipment comprises a range of essential items such as delivery beds, portable ultrasound scans, assorted medicines, dental beds, mama kits, children’s blankets, weighing scales, computers, an iPad, and training for health facility staff. Notably, the contribution also includes a Maternal Child Health software, demonstrating a commitment to comprehensive healthcare support.
In a statement during the equipment handover at Kikandwa Health Centre III in Mukono district, Innocent Agaba, the club’s projects director, highlighted the project’s core objective of reducing maternal and child deaths while improving overall health services. He emphasized the overarching goal of fostering a healthy and productive citizenry, contributing to the rapid and steady development of the country.
Dr. Julius Turinawe, in charge at Kikandwa Health Centre III, stressed the significance of the donated portable ultrasound scans. He explained that having access to this equipment allows for crucial antenatal screenings, enabling medical professionals to identify potential complications and provide timely interventions to safeguard both mothers and infants.
The Rotary Club’s commendable initiative aligns with the Rotary International theme for 2024, focusing on bringing hope to the world. Emily Adreon, the president of the Rotary Club of Des Moines A.M, expressed her optimism about sustaining these services with the support of partners like the Church of Uganda.
In conjunction with the equipment handover, a one-day health camp was organized, benefiting hundreds of people from surrounding villages. The health camp offered essential services such as antenatal care, immunization, family planning, dental checkups, HIV/AIDS testing, blood pressure monitoring, optical services, counseling, and general medical checkups.
