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Unreliable water supply cripples work at Luwero hospital

Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The unreliable water supply has crippled services at Luwero hospital amidst an increased number of patient admission. Every month, Luwero hospital admits 1,000 patients and delivers 370 mothers. Dr. Steven Magera, the Medical Superintendent of Luwero hospital says both inpatients and health workers need water …

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Luwero women call for action to end maternal deaths

Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Women in Luwero district have asked the government to do more and end maternal deaths in health centers. At least two women have died at Luwero hospital in the past two months over circumstances that women say could be avoided. The latest victim is Susan …

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Woman dies in labour as Luwero hospital battles drug stockout

Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A mother has died after delivering at Luwero hospital due to protracted labor, because of the failure of her family to pay Shillings 200,000 for medical supplies. Specioza Nabasinga, 36, and resident of Kakabala village checked in at Luwero hospital on Friday with labor pains. Her …

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District chairman disguises as patient to unearth rot at Luwero hospital

Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Luwero district chairman Erastus Kibirango has discovered that the provision of services in Luwero hospital has been compromised by late coming, absenteeism and lack of medical supplies. Luwero hospital was recently upgraded from a health center IV as one of the measures to improve health service …

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Operations of Luwero hospital private wing suspended over extortion

Luwero health center IV was upgraded to hospital status to improve service delivery in the district Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Luwero district council has suspended the operations of the private wing at Luwero hospital over abuse and extortion of money from patients. In the 2019/20 financial year, Luwero health …

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