GWERE HEALTH CENTER II RENOVATED OPD NOW BEING PUT IN USE

A group photo of the health center, PICSA and district leaders in front
of the renovated OPD. Photo by Stephen Unzimai
 
Stephen Unzimai

Moyo
Gwere health center II outpatient department block in Lefori sub county Moyo district that has been undergoing renovation exercise has now been handed over to the management of the health center.

Handed on June 28, 2024 the renovation was done by Partners in Community Social Action called PICSA Uganda a community based organization working in the district in collaboration with Moyo district local government contracted to Vodo engineering company.

Mr. Draiko Vuni Christopher the executive director for PICSA Uganda welcomed the support given and says they stand to improve the health status of the community. “I request even when am not there support our staffs you are the strongest pillars not the outside people, if you don’t support us we can do nothing. Government cannot do everything, they also need partners that is what PICSA does,” Mr. Draiko said.

Mr. Draiko added that as a CBO they majorly deal with maternal health, children and public health challenges of the community. 

The renovation exercise cost 6 million and it was funded by PICSA Uganda.

Joel from the district engineering department says the health center is now in good condition. “The OPD leaks, and the leakage caused the damage of the previous ceiling board but now the problem is no more,” Mr. Joel clarified.

Mrs. Lulua Cizaria Dengu, the parish chief for Cohwe who represented CDO Lefori Sub County commended PICSA Uganda and asked for more support for Lefori health center III since its condition is also detoriating. “The condition of that health center is not good, anything can happen at any time. If you see the facility, it really scares and also the condition of the staff quarters is not good if there are funds, help us to also renovate Gwere health center III.” Mrs. Lulua requested.

Mr. Adrawa Michael, from the district health office who is in-charge of maternal health, applauded the service and called for household improvement through good health. “Thank you very much for the unity, I see nowadays people have left everything to government but we need to do our best and improve our household income to increase income by supporting government programs.” Mr. Adrawa said.

Gwere health center II was constructed in 2012 under PRDP and it serves the people of Gwere parish and neighboring people from South Sudan.
 

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