Kabale Leaders Commission Shs 139 Million Worth of Equipment for Kasheregyenyi Health Centre III

By Alex Byakatonda

Communications Officer, Kabale

 

Kabale District leaders on Friday officially commissioned medical equipment worth Shs 139 million for Kasheregyenyi Health Centre III, in a significant move aimed at improving healthcare delivery and bringing essential services closer to the community.

 

The equipment, supplied and installed by RODRISA Supplies Ltd, also came with training for the health staff to ensure effective utilization. The facility, which was upgraded from a Health Centre II to a III during the 2018/19 financial year, had long awaited critical equipment to match its new status.

 

Dr. Gilbert Arineitwe Mateeka, the District Health Officer, welcomed the development and expressed optimism that the new equipment would greatly enhance service delivery.

 

“This health centre has come a long way since its upgrade. With this new equipment, we are confident that patients will now receive better, more reliable services. We thank the government for prioritizing healthcare,” Dr. Mateeka said.

 

He commended the health centre’s staff and management for maintaining a high standard of care and encouraged them to make the best use of the newly acquired equipment.

 

The Kabale Chief Administrative Officer, Ronald Mutegeki, called on health workers to safeguard the equipment and ensure its proper usage.

 

“Let this equipment not lie idle. Take good care of it and offer the services our people deserve. I will personally make unannounced visits to assess performance and attendance. Any staff member found absent without cause will face disciplinary action,” Mutegeki warned.

 

He further urged health personnel to improve customer care and show professionalism in all interactions with patients.

 

The Kabale District Speaker, Flavia Nyinakiiza Kanagizi thanked the government for the support but noted that the current infrastructure may not be sufficient to house all the new equipment.

 

“We appreciate this investment, but we must now look toward expanding this facility to fully utilize the new tools. Cleanliness and good customer service should be non-negotiable in our health centres,” she added.

 

Presiding over the ceremony, Deputy Resident District Commissioner, Christopher Aine, praised the sanitation and cleanliness of the health facility, which he said creates a welcoming environment for patients.

 

However, he issued a stern reminder about ethical conduct and professionalism, citing complaints his office has received.

 

“We’ve had reports of health workers being rude to patients, which discourages them from seeking treatment. That must stop. A smile and a kind word can be just as healing as medicine,” Aine said.

 

The commissioning marks a critical step toward strengthening primary healthcare in rural Kabale, as leaders emphasize both infrastructural support and a human-centered approach to service delivery.

 

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