Adjumani Hospital has launched an ambitious initiative aimed at eliminating maternal mortality, inspired by its recent recognition as one of Uganda’s top-performing health facilities by the ministry of Health.
The announcement was made during a donation handover event where Stanbic Bank contributed maternal health supplies to this facility that has become a lifeline of hope in the area.
During the event, Damoni Kitabire, Stanbic Bank Uganda Board Chairperson, expressed his gratitude emphasizing the importance of giving back to communities during October, which the Bank recognizes as the L.O.V.E month, dedicated to supporting and empowering societies.
Kitabire announced the bank’s donation of maternal health equipment worth 18 million Ugandan Shillings, which includes a modern oxygen concentrator, Patient transportation stretcher, pulse oximeter, laryngoscope set, ECG Machine, Digital B.P machine, four Patient beds.
“This initiative is not just about providing equipment; it is about ensuring that mothers and children in this district have access to quality healthcare, which is vital for their well-being and future,” he stated.
In October, he said, Stanbic Bank undertook interventions worth Shs 114 million to Northern Uganda.
Michael Ojja, the senior administrator of Adjumani Hospital, echoed the importance of the hospital’s recent ranking in motivating the staff and management to strive for excellence.
“Making it to the top three works as our inspiration for serving locals and the refugee community in Adjumani and the neighboring districts,” Ojja said.
He noted that maternal mortality cases have significantly decreased from 12 to just 4 annually, and with the support of partners like Stanbic Bank, they are optimistic about achieving their target of zero maternal deaths.
Annually, the hospital handles approximately 4,693 antenatal visits and 3,243 deliveries, of which 29 result in stillbirths.
Sam Mowgeza, Executive Director of Stanbic Bank Uganda, reteirated the bank’s commitment to community empowerment.
“When the bank’s regional leadership conducted a needs assessment for this hospital, we were all touched during the brief. We then agreed that we should all travel to Adjumani and witness the unsung medical heroes saving lives in hard conditions. We celebrate you!” Mowgeza said.
He emphasized that Stanbic Bank will continue to donate to communities and support the government in equipping health facilities, recognizing that economic development is not possible in communities where people are not healthy.
Located in the West Nile sub-region, Adjumani Hospital, which was established in 2000, has a capacity of 100 beds but currently manages more than 250 admissions and 450 outpatient cases on daily basis. Notably, the hospital also serves a diverse population, including over 250,000 refugees from South Sudan who reside in 19 settlements in the district.
Besides the donations in West Nile, the Stanbic October L.O.V.E month campaign 2024 also reached more health facilities countrywide including the Wakiso district based Gem Foundation, Kawala Health Center in Kampala, St Benedict Butende – Masaka, Katakwi General Hospital, Kyatiri health centre – Masindi, Rusekere Secondary School – Fort portal, Butalango Health centre III and Wakyato Health centre III in Nakaseke district.
