BY DK SEBUNYA: Mulago National Referral Hospital has commissioned the scaling up of minimally invasive Surgery and a state of the art endoscopy center.
The initiative has been supported by the republic of Korea aiming at strengthening Uganda’s surgical capacity and improving patient out come.
The minister of health Jane Ruth Aceng speaking at the commissioning of services noted that the upscale of minimally invasive Surgery has helped the country to procure the necessary technology with support from the republic of Korea to enhance the country’s surgical infrastructure bringing world class health care to Uganda’s hospitals.
The minister also pointed out that the initiative fosters collaboration and knowledge exchange between the two countries by working closely to strengthen the health care systems.
Further more Aceng announced that the republic of Korea has donated USD10 million for the automation of hospital activities through the hospital integrated management system and infection management and control helping the hospital to transform into highly efficient institution.
Sung Soo Park the South Korean ambassador to Uganda announced that Uganda is one of Korea’s priority partners in African since the two countries diplomatic ties in 1963.
He added that Uganda’s life expectancy has increased from 47 years 30 years ago to 63 years currently which is an indication that there is a greater need for quality medical services.
The ambassador announced that his government has offered a grant of USD 500,000 towards the improvement of minimally invasive Surgery in Mulago.
The donation includes x-ray machines, endoscopy, laparoscopy, surgical gowns and other consumables aiming at enhancing the hospital’s capacity to deliver quality health care services to the Ugandans.
Dr. Chung Hyukjun from Koica global corporation doctor serving at Mulago showcased and demonstrated efficacy of the equipment used in laparoscopy and endoscopy operate to a patient without feeling the pain.
He noted that now Uganda is the best center for endoscopy and laparoscopy surgery in East and central Africa only out competed by south Africa.