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The UPDF engineering brigade has successfully completed the construction of a new Intensive Care Unit (ICU) ward at Jinja Regional Referral Hospital. This modern facility, costing 800 Million Shillings, was meticulously constructed over the course of 18 months.
Equipped with 10 ICU beds and six high-dependency units, the ICU ward aims to facilitate the seamless management of patients in critical conditions. This addition is poised to greatly enhance the hospital’s capacity to provide essential healthcare services to patients within the region.
Alfred Yayi, the Director of Jinja Regional Referral Hospital, expressed gratitude for the new unit, highlighting its pivotal role in meeting the region’s healthcare needs. He noted that previously, the hospital operated with only six beds, serving as both intensive care and high dependency units. The expanded unit is expected to address the increasing demand for critical care services.
Yayi underscored the importance of adequately staffing the ICU, citing the need for specialized personnel to handle critical cases effectively. He emphasized the significance of recruiting additional staff to meet the demands of patients requiring intensive care services.
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Moreover, Yayi advocated for comprehensive training for all hospital staff in critical healthcare, aiming to bolster the workforce’s capability to cater to patients in critical conditions effectively.
Rony Bahatungire, the acting commissioner overseeing clinical services at the Ministry of Health, reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to enhancing staffing structures for critical healthcare providers nationwide. This initiative seeks to ensure timely access to comprehensive healthcare services across all regions.
Meanwhile, Colonel Godfrey Tukamwakira, the project manager for the ICU construction from the UPDF, highlighted the challenges encountered during the project’s execution. Delays were attributed to the project’s sensitivity, necessitating meticulous planning and consultation with healthcare professionals to ensure optimal installations for patient and staff safety.
Despite the challenges, Tukamwakira expressed confidence in the brigade’s capacity, boasting of its 4000-strong workforce capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously without compromising quality or timelines. He outlined the brigade’s extensive portfolio of government projects, indicating significant progress in their completion and handover.
Furthermore, Tukamwakira highlighted recent enhancements in the brigade’s capabilities, including the acquisition of regional construction equipment through a supplementary budget of 19 Billion Shillings. This strategic investment ensures uninterrupted execution of construction works across the country, further solidifying the brigade’s commitment to national development.
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