Man Jose Kayima
The much awaited teaching hospital in Bukedea has finally reached its final stages, rising hopes for better healthcare services.
Speaker of Parliament Anita Among established this teaching hospital in Bukedea District in a bid to bring specialised medical services closer to the people.
According to Odongo Samuel Afro from Anita Foundation, the construction works are now at 90 percent complete
He said a state-of-the-art theatre has already been fitted at the facility while
the installation of hospital beds in different wards is currently ongoing.
“We expect all these works to be completed in a month’s time,” Odongo said in an interview on Friday.
The hospital is expected to be operational in January 2024.
Located in Bukedea Town Council, about 33 kilometres along Mbale-Kumi highway, the hospital, which is nearing completion, shall offer specialised and general treatment for various health conditions on top of having a medical school.
