Anaka General Hospital

Anaka General Hospital is a public hospital located in Anaka, a town in the Nwoya District of Northern Uganda. The hospital is administered by the Uganda Ministry of Health and serves as a referral facility for the health centers in the district.

History

Anaka General Hospital was established in the early 1960s, during the post-colonial period of Uganda's history. The hospital was initially a small health center, but it has grown over the years to become a major healthcare provider in the region.

Services

The hospital offers a range of services including general medicine, surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, and emergency medicine. It also provides HIV/AIDS treatment and counseling services, as well as malaria prevention and treatment programs.

Infrastructure

The hospital infrastructure includes an outpatient department, inpatient wards, a laboratory, a pharmacy, and an operating theatre. The hospital also has a maternity ward and a pediatric ward.

Staff

The staff at Anaka General Hospital includes doctors, nurses, midwives, laboratory technicians, and pharmacists. The hospital also employs non-medical staff such as administrators, cleaners, and security personnel.

Challenges

Like many public hospitals in Uganda, Anaka General Hospital faces several challenges. These include inadequate funding, shortage of medical supplies, and a high patient-to-doctor ratio.

See also

• Health in Uganda
• List of hospitals in Uganda