Editor
Authorities in Kisoro District have initiated the construction of a 40-bed isolation unit at Kisoro Hospital in Kisoro Municipality, valued at approximately 4.12 billion shillings.
During the official transfer of construction responsibilities to Geses Uganda Limited in Kisoro Municipality yesterday, Engineer George Otim, the Commissioner of Health Infrastructure Development in the Ministry of Health, underscored the importance of the Isolation Center. He emphasized its crucial role in accommodating infectious diseases not only from the district but also from neighboring countries such as Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Dr Emmanuel Bahane, the medical superintendent of Kisoro hospital, highlighted that the health facility has been receiving patients with infectious diseases from neighboring countries and thus, the isolation unit will serve to accommodate such cases.
Engineer Peter Nkurunungi, the Director of Geses Uganda Limited, outlined the project timeline, estimating a completion period of one year. Despite facing challenges during the initial phases, such as the difficult lock excavation, he mentioned that they have achieved 43% completion, crediting adaptability under the new governmental system for the progress.
State Minister for Defense and Veteran Affairs, Sarah Nyirabashitsi Mateke, speaking as the Chief Guest, expressed confidence in the Isolation Center’s contribution to bolstering the district’s readiness for contagious illnesses. She urged stakeholders to closely monitor and supervise the project to ensure its timely and efficient completion.
