Thanks to our supporters' generous donations the refurbishment of the health centre is progressing well, with the general repair and refresh of the building nearing completion. The roof has been repaired and new ceilings (where before there were none) have been installed throughout.
We still need to raise funds to purchase some basic necessities (like curtains) plus quite a bit of essential clinical equipment that would help transform the quality of services that the County Health Workers and our volunteers are struggling to provide, particularly in terms of maternity care.
Despite the restrictions of the Pandemic, and the inaccessibility of the Island, work is progressing and we look forward to reporting on the completion of the works later this year. Getting all the building materials and equipment to the island is still enormously difficult because, since the local ferry sank, the only way to access the island is by small boat.
At the same time, we now have nearly all the funds to purchase the second Tuk-tuk ambulance for the island, so 2022 will be a significant year for Mildmay's efforts to improve healthcare on this isolated island in Lake Victoria. Find out more.
A list of the equipment we need to purchase for the health centre. About £12,000 is needed to complete the refurbishment:
Examination lamp
Adjustable delivery couch
Patient monitor
Movable medication trolley
Infant weighing scale
Fetal doppler
Oxygen cylinders (1 portable)
Electric suction machine
Postnatal beds
Patient cabinets
Incubators
Wheelchair
Patient trolley
Oxygen concentrator
Minor renovations to partition the rooms for privacy since there is only one general ward that houses everyone that is admitted
6 beds, mattresses and bed linen
Curtains to fit 8 windows
Solar lighting
Make the mother and child clinic baby-friendly with brighter colours and some murals, which would improve the overall service delivery
Regular Continuous Medical Education
Staff accommodation within the facility
Support for more health outreach activity