Voters in Katakwi and beyond are smiling from ear to ear after their district Woman MP Maj. Jessica Alupo who is also the Vice President handed over an assortment of medical equipment to the district hospital.
The assortment included; baby warmers, baby incubators, ordinary beds, delivery beds, mama kits and health monitors valued at Sh30m.
Working with Stanbic Bank which donated the equipment, versatile Alupo used the occasion while handing over the items to reassure Ugandans of the government’s commitment in ensuring that people access high quality health services in the country.
“The government is committed to complying with its policy of at least having a health centre IV and III per constituency and sub-county, respectively,” she said.
Early this year, government released sh13.39b for upgrading of health centre IIIs to health centre IVs and renovating existing ones in the financial year 2023/24.
The Vice President noted that a healthy population is so productive in building the county’s economic base adding that the medical items donated by Stanbic bank will enhance health service delivery in the district.
She appealed to the hospital management to ensure that the medical equipment is put to proper use and periodically maintained.
“I also encourage our community to practice preventive health measures as opposed to curative care. Proper nutrition is paramount as it builds the body’s immunity to fight diseases. You should observe balanced diet,” Alupo said.
She was all smiles with Stanbic bank for being responsible partners by helping government to fill the gaps in health service delivery.
Meanwhile, Usuk County MP Bosco Okiror lauded the bank and decreed that the donation of medical equipment had come to put an end to referrals.
Dr. Joseph Emuron the medical superintendent of Katakwi district general hospital said they are committed as a hospital to ensure that people are healthy. He thanked Stanbic bank for the donation saying it will away in saving mothers and their babies but however, called for improvement in staffing levels.
Currently the health facility receives about 4500 Out patients every month, 250-mothers and 400 patients are admitted in the maternity ward with different health complications.
Diana Ondoga, the Manager Corporate social Investments at Stanbic bank said a total of 45-health facilities countrywide, have benefited from the bank’s support as they do their best to give back to the community.
