Buikwe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The installation of an oxygen generator at Kawolo Hospital has resulted in a significant decrease in the cost of transporting and refilling oxygen cylinders. Eight months ago, the government installed the first oxygen generator at Kawolo Hospital to replace oxygen cylinders for emergency medical care. …
Read More »WHO boosts power supply at Gulu hospital with new generator
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The World Health Organization-WHO has delivered a multi-million generator to Gulu Regional Referral Hospital to boost stable electricity supply. The delivery follows concerns on the intermittent power supply coupled with the limited capacity of a standby generator to effectively power some life-saving machines at the …
Read More »Lugogo indoor Arena acquires generator
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Council of Sports (NCS) has procured a generator for the Lugogo MTN Indoor Arena following power outages during night games. Although the Arena is connected to the national grid, during night games, the frequent power blackouts have frustrated both players and fans. It …
Read More »Busiu health centre generator dysfunctional for 17 years
Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The generator at Busiu Health Center IV in Mbale district has remained dysfunctional for the last 17 years. Information obtained by URN shows that the generator has never been repaired since it broke down in 2003. Mbale District Health Officer, Dr. Jonathan Wangisi, says his office …
Read More »Sh300 million MTN generator rots away at Kamukira Health Centre IV
Kabale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A generator worth 300 million shillings is wasting away at Kamukira Health Centre IV in Kabale Municipality because of lack of funds to install it. The generator was purchased for the facility in February by Mobile Telecommunication Network-MTN. However, since then, the generator has …
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