Divine Mercy General Hospital
The general lack of health facilities in Uganda as inspired the Father Bash Foundation to give birth to the Divine Mercy Hospital in Mbarara. This health facility was founded to handle the ever-increasing health issues in the Mbarara region and further on to Isingiro, Bushenyi, Kasese, Kabale, Ntugamo and Lyatonde areas. The high population in the Mbarara hospital left many patients going without treatment. The country has very few doctors, with the average doctor-to-patient ratio standing at a staggering 1 : 24,725 and nurse-to-patient ratio of 1 : 11,000, (stats from 2013). The world health organization (WHO) recommends 1 : 1000 patients, which in Uganda has a long way to witness. Though it is not what we would consider in the United States as an 'adequate' medical hospital, it is the best one in the country of Uganda.
The Divine Mercy Hospital has been in operation since 2008, and was able to be constructed with the help of a very generous American Benefactor. The vision of the Hospital is to be the preferred health service provider, improving health and well being of the people and the surrounding communities. With a mission to provide the best care to every patient through integrated health care practices, Divine Mercy provides it's patients with professionalism, integrity, passion, customer care, and above all; God's guidance.
At current the Hospital provides general medical consultations, maternal & newborn healthcare, laboratory needs, radiology issues, surgical needs, inpatient services, HIV/AIDS programs, and is able to access different specialists when required.
In 2014, Mbarara had estimated population of 195,013 people (per the national census carried out by the Uganda Bureau of Statistics), the Government of Uganda still has a lot of mileage to cover in terms of health care provision. With the Divine Mercy Hospital entering as a private entity, it has done a lot to bridge the gap in these 13 years of operation taking care both inpatient, and outpatient procedures.
The Divine Mercy Hospital still needs your help:
The Divine Mercy Hospital has been in operation since 2008, and was able to be constructed with the help of a very generous American Benefactor. The vision of the Hospital is to be the preferred health service provider, improving health and well being of the people and the surrounding communities. With a mission to provide the best care to every patient through integrated health care practices, Divine Mercy provides it's patients with professionalism, integrity, passion, customer care, and above all; God's guidance.
At current the Hospital provides general medical consultations, maternal & newborn healthcare, laboratory needs, radiology issues, surgical needs, inpatient services, HIV/AIDS programs, and is able to access different specialists when required.
In 2014, Mbarara had estimated population of 195,013 people (per the national census carried out by the Uganda Bureau of Statistics), the Government of Uganda still has a lot of mileage to cover in terms of health care provision. With the Divine Mercy Hospital entering as a private entity, it has done a lot to bridge the gap in these 13 years of operation taking care both inpatient, and outpatient procedures.
The Divine Mercy Hospital still needs your help:
- The Divine hospital however still has to upgrade its health structures in order to keep in line with the growing population seeking medical attention, it has of recent introduced the only ultrasound system in Mbarara to take care of maternal health.
- The Divine Mercy Hospital is a long way from perfect, with it's needs growing every day. The population continues to grow, which means that the Hospital will continue to need more supplies, upgrades, services, and care.
- Though it has a pharmacy, it is not well stocked with medicine and supplies
- A dental section is needed, with the proper supplies and tools
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AFFBF, Inc. proceeds go to support The Father Bash Foundation in Mbarara, Uganda. AFFBF, Inc. is authorized by Father John Baptist Bashobora and is not associated with any other groups in the USA.. AFFBF, Inc is an all volunteer organization. American Friends of the Father Bash Foundation, Inc. 6525 Pine Meadows Drive - Spring Hill, FL 34606 Established by Sister Margaret Catherine Sims on June 15, 2006 |
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