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By Joshua Nahamya
Bushenyi
The Bushenyi District Local Government (DLG) Health Department has conducted its quarterly health performance review for the district’s health facilities, revealing a mixed picture of progress and emerging concerns. The review meeting was supported by Mayanja Memorial Hospital in Mbarara City, a key partner in community health initiatives in the Southwestern region.
Deputy RDC Calls for Cancer Prevention Measures
In his opening remarks, Mr. Kasigazi Williams Donanto, the Deputy Resident District Commissioner (RDC) for Bushenyi, commended the health sector for its successful efforts in reducing the burden of malaria, particularly among children under the age of five.
However, he expressed deep concern over the reported rise in prostate cancer among men aged 40 and above, as well as increasing cases of breast cancer in the district. The Deputy RDC called for an immediate investigation to establish the underlying causes of this worrying trend.
Williams - Deputy RDC Bushenyi District
DHO Pledges Service Excellence and Improved Staff Welfare
Dr. Stephen Twinomugisha, the District Health Officer (DHO) for Bushenyi, pledged to advocate for the promotion of health workers in order to curb stagnation in their positions and improve staff motivation through better career progression. He challenged health workers to strive towards ensuring that Bushenyi District attains and maintains the top position in the country in delivering high-quality health services.
DHO showing the trends of sanitation and contagious diseases in the district
Poor Sanitation Remains a Major Challenge
Despite the drive for excellence, the DHO’s report revealed poor performance in key sanitation indicators — a situation that poses a significant public health risk.
The district’s latrine coverage stands at 84.9%, while households with functional handwashing facilities are considerably low at 38.6%.
The low handwashing compliance rate suggests a high risk for the spread of preventable diseases such as diarrhoea, which has historically been among the most common illnesses in the region.
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