The Rotary Club of Kampala South has donated medical equipment worth sh444m to five health facilities across Uganda. This initiative, aimed at complementing government efforts in delivering quality healthcare services, saw the provision of essential medical equipment to 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 includes delivery beds, portable ultrasound scans, assorted medicines, dental beds, mama kits, children’s blankets, weighing scales, computers, an iPad, training for health facility staff, and Maternal Child Health software, among others. The Rotary Club’s gesture extends beyond equipment provision, encompassing training and support to ensure the effective utilization of the resources.
Innocent Agaba, the club’s projects director, emphasized the club’s decade-long commitment to a Maternal and Child Health project in collaboration with partners like the Rotary Club of Des Moines A.M in the United States and Shining City. The overarching goal of this initiative is to eliminate maternal and child deaths in the country, contributing to improved healthcare services.
“The project aims at ensuring that there is a healthy, productive citizenry that can contribute to the fast and steady development of their country,” Agaba stated.
Dr. Julius Turinawe, in charge at Kikandwa Health Centre III, highlighted the significance of the donated ultrasound scans, emphasizing the importance of prenatal screenings for identifying potential complications and ensuring safer deliveries. The medical equipment provided is poised to enhance the facility’s ability to address maternal and child health challenges effectively.
Emily Adreon, the president of the Rotary Club of Des Moines A.M, shared insights into the longstanding partnership between American donors and the communities of Kikandwa. Adreon, leading a team of donors from America, expressed optimism about sustaining services with the involvement of partners like the Church of Uganda.
The donation ceremony also featured a one-day health camp, benefitting hundreds of people from surrounding villages. Services provided at the health camp included maternal and child health services, dental checkups and treatment, general medical checkups, and counseling, aligning with the Rotary International theme for 2024, which focuses on bringing hope to the world.
