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Local leaders and residents of Kahoko Parish in Nyakagyeme Sub-County, Rukungiri District, struggle to access essential social services due to the absence of a government health center in the area.
Residents feel neglected by their leaders and are frustrated over the lack of service delivery. Busesiri Asluman shared their concerns, saying repeated appeals to their leaders have gone unanswered, significantly affecting their daily lives.
Ambrose Byamukama, the chairperson of LC1 in Runyinya Village, Kahoko Parish, explained residents’ struggles, including walking long distances to seek medical treatment. He highlighted the risks this poses, particularly to pregnant mothers, who often resort to traditional birth attendants due to the lack of antenatal services.
Barugahare Johnson, the area councilor for Kahoko Parish and Vice Chairman of Nyakagyeme Sub-County, revealed the dire situation faced by the residents. He noted that they are forced to endure life-threatening conditions due to the absence of a nearby health center.
The community continues to call upon leaders and relevant stakeholders to intervene and improve access to critical health services in Kahoko Parish.
