Busoga receives significant healthcare boost with 28 upgraded facilities
The Busoga region is set to experience a significant uplift in healthcare services following the recent official commissioning of 28 refurbished and newly equipped health facilities. These vital centers are poised to dramatically enhance Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, and Adolescent Health (RMNCAH) services across several districts.
Dr. Diana Atwine, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health, officially unveiled these facilities at a special ceremony held at Bulamagi Health Centre III in Iganga. The comprehensive upgrades were made possible through a collaborative effort involving the Ministry of Health (MoH), the World Health Organization (WHO), and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA).
“Today, we commissioned 28 refurbished & newly equipped health facilities at Bulamagi HC III in Iganga. These facilities span Iganga, Buyende, Mayuge, Bugiri & Kamuli,” Dr. Atwine stated, expressing profound gratitude. “Grateful to WHO, KOICA & partners for supporting Ministry of Health to improve service delivery.”
This latest development in Busoga is part of a larger, ongoing national initiative by the Ministry of Health to strengthen Uganda’s healthcare infrastructure and bring essential medical services closer to the people. Just last month, the ministry revealed that a staggering 398 Health Center IIIs across the country have been either newly constructed or significantly upgraded and fully equipped.
These extensive improvements have been financed with support from the World Bank through its Uganda Intergovernmental Fiscal Transfers (UGIFT) and Uganda Reproductive Maternal and Child Health Improvement Project (URMCHIP) projects. The goal is to decentralize and improve health service delivery, ensuring that even remote communities have access to quality care.
Furthermore, under the same World Bank-funded projects, three vital regional blood banks have been established to address the critical need for increased blood availability. These crucial facilities are strategically located in Arua, Hoima, and Soroti, significantly bolstering the country’s national blood supply network.
These concerted efforts by the Ministry of Health, supported by various international partners, underscore a robust commitment to improving public health outcomes across Uganda. The upgraded facilities and expanded services are expected to dramatically enhance access to quality healthcare, particularly for vulnerable populations, marking a significant step forward in the nation’s health sector development.
