Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital receives $35,000 Equipment Donation
Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital (MRRH) has received a significant boost to its emergency care services with a donation of medical equipment valued at $35,000 (approximately 127 million UGX) from Seed Global Health. The equipment which was handed over to Acting Hospital Director, Dr. Deus Twesigye includes crucial items such as patient monitors, suction machines, oxygen concentrators, patient trollies and defibrillators.
Dr. Andrew Twinamatsiko, Programs Manager at Seed Global Health stated that the new equipment will enhance the hospital’s Accidents and Emergency Department and assist in the training of medical students.
Expressing gratitude for the generous donation, Dr. Twesigye noted that the new tools will complement existing medical devices and replace outdated ones. He highlighted the high demand for emergency services at MRRH, with between 1,000 and 1,500 patients seeking care each month. The hospital’s biomedical engineers stress the importance of regular maintenance for the equipment to ensure its optimal performance.
The newly donated equipment will enable healthcare professionals to provide timely and effective care to patients in critical situations.
Halson Kagure, the hospital’s Public Relations Officer, reported a significant reduction in mortality rates, attributing this success to the dedicated efforts of the hospital’s team of health workers, including emergency physicians.
With support from Seed Global Health, Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital aims to train 120 emergency physicians by 2030, further strengthening the capacity of healthcare services in the region.
