Long before a Medical Clinic can even begin to be built, there are many considerations that must be resolved. One challenge of the project is establishing the funding for a well which is necessary to support the clinic and its support structures. Required funding to support wells in developing areas can sometimes reach $10,000 per year. The well drilling, itself is a multi-part project and requires planning, pumps, pump installation, and maintenance.
For example, we were very fortunate to be partnered with the Wisconsin Water Well Association and the Wisconsin Well and Pump Suppliers in drilling the well at the Kitegomba clinic.
The new clinic at Kitegomba (shown above) now has a roof and the metallic frames for windows and doors are being installed.
Electrical wiring and plumbing will follow soon thereafter.
Kitegomba Clinic now services over two hundred individuals. Many people would have to go without treatment for a variety of illnesses as the next available health service organization is a hospital located 40-50 miles away.
During inclement weather and because of a lack of reliable transportation, getting to the hospital in time remains a difficult option.
2020 latest requests for the Clinics:
“Fr. Francis Needs Your Help!”
Donate to Fund Growing Clinic Staff Quarters / Medical Equipment
Building Expansion = $30,000
Living quarters for staff members (nurses, teachers, a security guard) will be built near the new primary school and clinic in Kitegomba. Fr. Francis recommends a building large enough to accommodate additional personnel as the school and clinic grow. This creates an opportunity for more patient space within the present clinic building and on-site security. Expanding patient space with on-site staff provides both comprehensive care and an opportunity to attract patients in an intermediary economic sector which broadens the path to clinic sustainability.
Clinic Ultrasound Machine = $14,000
Acquire funds specifically for medical equipment to be purchased and serviced in Kampala, Uganda with Fr. Francis’ oversight and coordinated by Dr. Simon, Dr. Charles, and Frank Pratte. This expansion in health services is directly related to the prolific need for maternity and prenatal care in the area. The availability of these services provides both comprehensive care and an opportunity to attract patients in an intermediary economic sector which broadens the path to clinic sustainability.
All medical devices purchased would include (unit, training, maintenance, repairs) for the best local access.
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