Yumbe General Hospital

Yumbe General Hospital is a public hospital located in Yumbe District, in the Northern Region of Uganda. It is a government-funded medical facility that provides healthcare services to the residents of Yumbe District and surrounding areas.

Location[edit | edit source]

The hospital is situated in the town of Yumbe, approximately 70 kilometers, by road, west of Arua, the largest city in Uganda's West Nile sub-region. The geographical coordinates of Yumbe General Hospital are: 3°28'12.0"N, 31°14'24.0"E.

Overview[edit | edit source]

Yumbe General Hospital is a district hospital, administered by the Uganda Ministry of Health. The hospital is classified as a General Hospital, by the health ministry. As a general hospital, it has a capacity of 100 beds, and provides comprehensive healthcare services including surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, and internal medicine.

Services[edit | edit source]

The hospital offers a range of services including Outpatient consultation, Inpatient care, surgical procedures, maternal and child health services, HIV/AIDS testing and treatment, malaria treatment, and immunization services. It also provides health education and promotion services to the community.

Challenges[edit | edit source]

Like many public hospitals in Uganda, Yumbe General Hospital faces several challenges including inadequate funding, shortage of medical supplies, and a high patient load. The hospital also struggles with a shortage of qualified medical personnel.

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