Divine Mercy General Hospital
The Father Bash Foundation responded to the dire lack of health facilities in Uganda by establishing the Divine Mercy Hospital in Mbarara. This vital institution, founded in 2008 with the generous support of American Friends Benefactors, addresses the escalating health challenges not only in Mbarara but also in Isingiro, Bushenyi, Kasese, Kabale, Ntugamo, and Lyatonde regions.
Uganda faces a severe scarcity of medical professionals, with a daunting doctor-to-patient ratio of 1:24,725 and a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:11,000, far below the World Health Organization's (WHO) recommended 1:1000 ratio. While not meeting the standards of medical facilities in the United States, the Divine Mercy Hospital is the best available in Uganda.
The hospital's vision is to be the preferred healthcare provider, enhancing the well-being of the people and their communities.
At present, the Divine Mercy Hospital offers a range of medical services, including general consultations, maternal and newborn care, laboratory services, radiology, surgery, and inpatient care. Specialist consultations are available when necessary.
Nevertheless, the Divine Mercy Hospital still requires assistance:
1. Infrastructure Upgrades: The hospital needs to expand its facilities to accommodate the increasing demand for medical services. It recently introduced the only ultrasound system in Mbarara to improve maternal health.
2. Ongoing Needs: As the population continues to grow, the hospital consistently requires additional supplies, upgrades, services, and enhanced patient care.
3. Pharmacy: The hospital's pharmacy lacks adequate stocks of medicines and supplies.
4. Dental Section: Establishing a dental section with the necessary supplies and tools is also essential.
Uganda faces a severe scarcity of medical professionals, with a daunting doctor-to-patient ratio of 1:24,725 and a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:11,000, far below the World Health Organization's (WHO) recommended 1:1000 ratio. While not meeting the standards of medical facilities in the United States, the Divine Mercy Hospital is the best available in Uganda.
The hospital's vision is to be the preferred healthcare provider, enhancing the well-being of the people and their communities.
At present, the Divine Mercy Hospital offers a range of medical services, including general consultations, maternal and newborn care, laboratory services, radiology, surgery, and inpatient care. Specialist consultations are available when necessary.
Nevertheless, the Divine Mercy Hospital still requires assistance:
1. Infrastructure Upgrades: The hospital needs to expand its facilities to accommodate the increasing demand for medical services. It recently introduced the only ultrasound system in Mbarara to improve maternal health.
2. Ongoing Needs: As the population continues to grow, the hospital consistently requires additional supplies, upgrades, services, and enhanced patient care.
3. Pharmacy: The hospital's pharmacy lacks adequate stocks of medicines and supplies.
4. Dental Section: Establishing a dental section with the necessary supplies and tools is also essential.
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American Friends of the Father Bash Foundation, Inc. is authorized by Father John Baptist Bashobora to mobilize funds on behalf of his foundation in Uganda and is not associated with any other groups in the USA. We are an all volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Proceeds are are sent to Father Bash to assist his foundation in Mbarara, Uganda. Official Address: American Friends of the Father Bash Foundation, Inc. 6525 Pine Meadows Drive - Spring Hill, FL 34606 Our contact: friendsoffrbash@aol.com |
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