Patients at Rukoki Health Centre four are said to be sleeping in verandahs

8 February 2023, 11:24 am

By Kyamanduma Patrick

At least fifty patients at Rukoki Health Centre Four in Kasese Municipality are reportedly sleeping in verandah after receiving specialized treatment, Kasese Guide Radio has learnt.

According to a min-survey conducted by this Radio yesterday at the health facility, it was evidenced that patients were sleeping in the verandah due to limited space at the facility.

Ms. Jetres Kabugho, a patient admitted on Saturday last week and resident of Makumi-40 in Kasese Municipality expressed fear of contracting more diseases, calling on government to have structures erected at the facility. Ms. Jetress on health speaking….

Dr. Kayiri Kathembe, the health centre four in charge accepted the crisis asking for urgent plans by Government and partners in development to have the recently destroyed Maternity ward constructed to serve patients. Dr. Kayiri on crisis 1….

He told Kasese Guide Radio that patients sleeping in the compound are prone to diseases and insecurity of their properties and life at night.

Dr. Kayiri on diseases speaking 2….

Kasese district Boss, Mr. Eriphaz Muhindi says he is to expedite the process of reminding government to have structures constructed within an ultimatum of two months. Mr. Muhindi on crisis…

He calls for collaborated effort among partners in development to achieve good health care services.