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Residents of Kicwamba& the surrounding areas in Kitagwenda district can rest assured of improved health services at Kicwamba Health Center III, following the introduction of an Ultra Sound scanner, which was officially commissioned yesterday at the facility.
During the Holy Mass held to pray for the sick, Bishop Robert K. Muhiirwa Akiiki of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese encouraged the community to normalize respect and trust towards the healthcare workers, urging them to keep these professionals close and heed their advice.
He noted that the wisdom to heal is a gift from God, imparted to healthcare workers through their extensive training, as referenced in the Book of Sirach.
Serving with compassion
The Bishop also challenged health workers to emulate the Good Samaritan, offering compassion, mercy, and encouragement to those in their care. He reminded them that their role in the healing process should reflect love and kindness, as exemplified in the Bible.
Bishop Muhiirwa further addressed the issue of responsibility in the community, urging heads of households, particularly men, to step up and share the duties at home. He criticized those who neglect their family obligations, choosing to indulge in leisure activities such as visiting pork joints and bars, and called on them to adopt a more responsible approach toward family life.
Kicwamba registers outstanding performance
Dr. Irene Kahimakazi, the Acting District Health Officer – DHO Kitagwenda, commended Kicwamba Health Center III as the best-performing health facility in the district, commending its dedicated staff who serve with humility, care, and compassion. She expressed her gratitude to the Bishop and the Diocese for their contribution to the gesture, noting that the new ultrasound scanner has already proven to be more effective in saving lives than even some government-run facilities.
Miss Irene Kembabazi, the In-Charge of Kicwamba Health Center III, expressed her gratitude to the Bishop for his visit and support, as well as to the Diocesan Health Coordinator, Fr. Jude Kasaija, for his efforts in securing the ultrasound equipment. She highlighted the scanner’s potential to detect a wider range of health conditions, enhancing their ability to provide better care to the community.