By APN Reporter
apearlnews.com
Karujanga Health Center II in Kibuga Sub County of Kabale District is
It is set to be upgraded to Health Centre III.
This was revealed today by the Kabale District Engineer, Janaurio.
Bagamuhnda and the acting health officer, Alfred Besigensi, at the
The handover of the site for the construction of a maternity ward, a 4
The stance pit latrine, placenta pit, and medical waste pit at the health
center, all expected to cost 650 million Uganda shillings. Also
The contract includes the renovation of the outpatient clinic.
Department-OPD and other external works like drainage, among others.
Besigensi stated that the health center’s upgrade will allow it to
Begin providing a wide range of services, such as maternal and child health.
services and outpatient services, among others.
Geses-U limited will be in charge of the construction.
to the tune of 650 million shillings. While commissioning the construction,
The Kabale District LCV Chairperson, Nelson Nshangabasheija,
commended the government for continuing to extend services closer to the
and promised to continue lobbying for better services.
The District Chief Administrative officer, Edmond Ntimba, also said
that they expect the contractor to do quality work and show value for
money. He adds that the term “shoddy work” has become rampant in
but warned that such behavior would not be tolerated in the
district.
The Kabale Resident District commissioner, Godfrey Nyakahuma, noted
It is hoped that the elevation of the health centre will bring services closer to
the people of Kibuga sub-county, especially the expectant mothers.
He warned that he would ensure that contractors who would be implicated
They will be blacklisted for doing poor work, and such contractors will be punished.
should cause heartache since they are always under contract with
government.
