St. Francis Hospital Nkokonjeru
St. Francis Hospital Nkokonjeru is a hospital located in Nkokonjeru, Uganda. It is a private, not-for-profit healthcare institution that provides a range of medical services to the local community.
History[edit | edit source]
St. Francis Hospital Nkokonjeru was established in 1922 by the Franciscan Sisters of St. Mary. The hospital was initially a small health center, but it has grown over the years to become a fully-fledged hospital. The hospital is named after St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of the Franciscan Sisters.
Services[edit | edit source]
The hospital offers a wide range of services including general medicine, surgery, maternity care, pediatrics, and HIV/AIDS care. It also provides community health services, focusing on preventive healthcare and health education.
Facilities[edit | edit source]
St. Francis Hospital Nkokonjeru has a capacity of 120 beds. The hospital facilities include a laboratory, a pharmacy, an operating theatre, and a radiology department. The hospital also has a chapel and a canteen for patients and their families.
Staff[edit | edit source]
The hospital is staffed by a team of dedicated healthcare professionals including doctors, nurses, midwives, laboratory technicians, and pharmacists. The hospital also has a number of volunteers who assist with various tasks.
Community Involvement[edit | edit source]
St. Francis Hospital Nkokonjeru is deeply involved in the local community. The hospital runs a number of community outreach programs aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of the local population. These programs include health education initiatives, vaccination campaigns, and HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment programs.
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