Christine Ndiwalana, the Member of Parliament for Bukomansimbi North, has opened a new hospital in Bukoba village, Bukomansimbi Town Council, to improve healthcare for thousands of residents. The Ndiwalana General Hospital will offer essential medical services, making healthcare more accessible to the people in the area.
Funded entirely by MP Ndiwalana, the hospital aims to serve everyone in Bukomansimbi and nearby regions, especially the most vulnerable. Widows, the elderly, and those in critical need of care will receive free medical treatment at the facility.
During the launch, Ms. Ndiwalana expressed her strong commitment to improving the well-being of her constituents by addressing the serious issue of limited access to healthcare.
“This hospital is for all the people of Bukomansimbi and beyond, particularly those who struggle to get medical help because of distance or financial difficulties,” Ndiwalana said. “We want to ensure no one is left behind. Vulnerable groups, like widows, will get free medical care as part of our effort to give back to the community and enhance their livelihoods.”
The hospital is well-equipped with modern diagnostic tools, advanced medical equipment, and an ambulance service, which will provide emergency care to patients from remote areas.
Local leaders praised Ms. Ndiwalana for her dedication to the community. Dorothy Nakiweewa, chairperson of Bukoba village, expressed the community’s gratitude, noting how the hospital will save residents from the long, expensive trips to Masaka or other towns for healthcare.
“This hospital is a blessing for us. We no longer have to travel far and spend a lot of money to get treatment. Honourable Ndiwalana has truly brought healthcare to our doorstep,” Nakiweewa shared.
The opening event also drew notable attendees, including the Leader of the Opposition, Joel Ssenyonyi. While applauding Ms. Ndiwalana’s efforts, Mr. Ssenyonyi used the occasion to highlight the wider issues within Uganda’s healthcare system, such as the shortage of drugs and poorly maintained government hospitals, which he linked to mismanagement of public funds.
“It’s unfortunate that we have to rely on MPs like Honourable Ndiwalana to build hospitals, a responsibility that belongs to the government,” Mr. Ssenyonyi said. “We hope that projects like this will motivate other leaders to prioritize healthcare and fix the bigger issues in our medical institutions.”
Local leaders also took the opportunity to bring attention to other challenges facing Bukomansimbi, such as poor road conditions and lack of electricity. They urged the government to provide more support to the area.
Vice Chairperson Mubarak Ssebuufu Junior emphasized, “Bukomansimbi has five subcounties and four town councils, yet there are no government health facilities in Bukomansimbi Town Council.”
As part of the celebrations, Ms. Ndiwalana and other local leaders handed out free medical supplies, especially to expectant mothers and young girls, to mark the hospital’s opening.
