Background
The Health unit has its roots of existence anchored in the times of evangelism of white fathers who started the catholic faith at Nyamigisa catholic parish as early as 1911. The main pillars of their mission were; to preach the word of God, fight illiteracy by introducing formal education and improving the health status of the people in the area.
As far as health was concerned, in 1975 they started by only dispensing medicines for common illnesses to community since there were inadequate health services in the area.
In 1978 the Christian community together with the parish council resolved to continue dispensing medicines to the community in a designated place and a small dispensary was started.
Since 1985 to date the Banyatereza sisters were entrusted the responsibility to manage the dispensary and have gradually transformed it to a Health Centre currently at level 3 according to Ministry of Health grading.
However upon celebration of the centenary anniversary of the existence of Nyamigisa catholic parish (24/09/2011), the parish council together with the then parish priest resolved to start up a project to mark the memory of that milestone and it was agreed that gradually the Health Centre be transformed to a memorial hospital, “SACRED HEART NYAMIGISA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL”.
History Con'td
This marked the beginning of construction of an OPD block that was completed and is currently being used and there is hope of gradually putting up other structures to accommodate other departments required to attain hospital level, a dream whose achievement has been delayed by limited financial ability of the facility.
The completion of the OPD block led to the shifting from the old health Centre premises to this new block with more space of operation to serve the increasing population of the area.
This current structure is made up of an outpatient department consisting of a reception area,a consultation room, laboratory room ,injection room, Dispensing room ,EPI Vaccine fridge room, in charge’s office room, medicine store room, health education area and 5 rooms each with a capacity of two beds improvised for inpatient care.
The previous Health Centre premises were reserved to offer MCH services which include Antenatal care, Immunization, Deliveries and post-natal care.
WHAT WE OFFER
Services AT THE FACILTY
Our Facility Offers a number of services that is Outpatient care, Inpatient care, Laboratory service, maternity services, TB diagnosis and Treatment, HIV Testing and Care, Antenatal care, Immunization, Ultrasound diagnostic services, Community Outreaches
COMMUNITY OUTREACHES
The following services are offered to the community free of charge
- Immunization
- Antenatal care
- TB diagnosis and treatment
- HIV/AIDS care services
Projects that need funding
Some of the projects/ requirement that need funding among others
- Construction of General Ward
- Construction of New Maternity Ward
- Construction of Theatre
- Ambulance for Emergencies
- Construction of Staff Quarters
- Purchase of Complete Blood Count Machine
- Purchase of x ray machine
Location
The facility is located in Nyamigisa cell, southern ward, central division, Masindi municipality, Masindi district Uganda. It is located 2km away from Masindi district headquarters along Masindi-hoima road and 35km away from Hoima catholic diocese headquarters.
The health Centre is owned by the Registered Trustees of Hoima catholic diocese.
It operates under the umbrella of Uganda Catholic Medical Bureau of the Uganda Episcopal Conference. This body is responsible for annual renewal of operating license and accreditation of the Health Centre.
The laboratory is also registered with the Uganda Allied professionals’ council.
The Health Centre operates in line with the Government policies with the exception of only those that contradict the Roman Catholic Church Code of Ethics and Roman Catholic Charter Health Policy. It receives quarterly funds from the ministry of Health through Masindi municipal council limited to support Primary Health Care activities.
The unit operates as a non-profit making organization, surpluses that may be generated in the course of operation are not distributed to the owner or to the management but utilized for the improvement of the unit’s services.
The catchment area of the facility is southern ward central division Masindi municipality with a population of 12,605people that the unit serves. The average monthly OPD attendance ranges from 700 to 1000 patients, 60 to 80 mothers attend ANC monthly and at least 10 mothers deliver safely every month and any emergencies and complications are timely referred to Masindi hospital for further management. Although the catchment area of Nyamigisa health Centre is as shown above, the community of the entire Masindi district within and beyond this catchment has continuously embraced and utilized the services offered by the facility.
ORGANISATION OF THE HEALTH CENTRE AND MANAGEMENT
Our Management
The unit is managed by a committee (Health Unit Management Committee) that is guided by the spirit of stewardship, shared responsibility, transparency and accountability.
It is appointed by the parish council in consultation with the community, they meet at least once quarterly.
The roles, functions, regulations and operations of the committee and its members is guided by formal documents in Roman Catholic Church Health policy.
The committee comprises of 7 to 9 members who include one female representative, one teacher, LC1 executive representative, one opinion leader, one representative for PWDs, Health Centre in charge and parish priest.
MISSION STATEMENT
To promote access to health care for the less privileged and vulnerable social groups like women, children, the financially destitute and the chronically ill.
VISION
A healthy and reconciled life for all individuals, their families and community at large.
CORE VALUES
- 1. Confidentiality
- 2. Respect
- 3. Patient's safety
- 4. Holistic care
- 5. Team work
The medical staffs are registered with Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council and Uganda Allied Health Professionals’ Council accordingly.
HUMAN RESOURCE
The Health Centre is currently comprised of 22 staffs who include;
- 1. Medical clinical officer-02
- 2. Assistant nursing officer-01
- 3. Enrolled nurses-05
- 4. Enrolled midwives-03
- 5. Medical laboratory assistants-02
- 6. Assistant records officer-01
- 7. Cashier-01
- 8. Porters-03
- 9. Askari-03
- 10. Store assistant-01