Sh916m Migina Health Centre III commissioned in Kagango, Sheema

SHEEMA - While commissioning of Migina Health Centre III in Kagango Division, State Minister for Health in charge of Primary Healthcare, Margaret Muhanga, called on parents to ensure their children receive the malaria vaccine to protect them from the serious health risks associated with the disease.

Muhanga emphasised that malaria remains a significant threat to children's health, potentially causing lifelong complications, including brain damage, if not effectively prevented.

“Vaccinating children against malaria is crucial in safeguarding them from the devastating effects of the disease,” Muhanga said. “If we fail to vaccinate them, we expose them to risks of chronic illnesses, some of which can affect the brain permanently.”

The newly commissioned health facility, which cost the government sh916 million, is equipped with a maternity ward.

Muhanga commended the health workers at Migina Health Centre III for their dedication and for safeguarding hospital equipment.

“I want to applaud the health workers here for jealously guarding hospital property and maintaining high standards. I will recommend you for promotions in recognition of your commitment and professionalism,” she said.

The minister also cautioned health workers across the country against absenteeism, urging them to remain devoted to their duties.

“We need all health workers to be present and committed at their workplaces so that Ugandans can receive quality healthcare.

Before commissioning Migina Health Centre III, the minister visited Kabwohe Health Centre IV in Sheema Municipality, where the government is upgrading the facility.

She commended the UPDF engineering brigade, which was contracted to undertake the construction works, for the quality work done at the site.

The minister also cautioned health workers across the country against absenteeism, urging them to remain devoted to their duties. (Credit: Bruno Mugizi)

The sh2.3 billion project at Kabwohe Health Centre IV will house outpatient and inpatient wards, a maternity ward, a theatre, and a hospital laboratory. The facility is expected to be completed within six months.

“I want to thank the UPDF engineering brigade for the excellent work they are doing here. This is a demonstration of commitment and professionalism that directly benefits our people,” Muhanga said.

Muhanga commended the health workers at Migina Health Centre III for their dedication and for safeguarding hospital equipment.

“I want to applaud the health workers here for jealously guarding hospital property and maintaining high standards. I will recommend you for promotions in recognition of your commitment and professionalism,” she said.

The minister also cautioned health workers across the country against absenteeism, urging them to remain devoted to their duties.

“We need all health workers to be present and committed at their workplaces so that Ugandans can receive quality healthcare.

Sheema district leaders, including the Woman Member of Parliament, Rosemary Nyakikongoro, and Dicksons Kateshumbwa, MP for Sheema Municipality, hailed the government for equipping the facility with modern medical equipment.

However, they appealed to the government to prioritise the recruitment of more health workers to ensure the facility operates at full capacity and delivers quality services to the community.

“We appreciate the government for equipping this health centre with modern facilities, but we kindly ask that more health workers be deployed here to meet the growing demand for healthcare services,” Nyakikongoro said.