KABALE REFERRAL HOSPITAL SUSPENDS NON-EMERGENCY ADMISSIONS AS COVID-19 CASES SURGE

By Grant Ahumuza

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In Kabale

Kabale regional referral Hospital yesterday suspended all non emergency admissions as Coronavirus cases continue to surge.

The announcement was made after the coronavirus treatment unit at the hospital was filled to the capacity by patients.

Darius Nandinda, the head of the Covid-19 task force in Kabale district said they extended the treatment unit to the medical ward at the hospital.

“Consequently, with effect from Wednesday 18^th November 2020, all new incoming patients with other medical conditions will be admitted at Kamukira health centre IV in southern division Kabale municipality” Nandinda said.

The Kabale hospital administration, District Health Officer and Kabale municipality officials have hence advised the general public to prefer lower health centers in Kigezi region, and only leave Kabale hospital for emergencies.

“Our people should choose lower health Centres to decongest the hospital. Only serious emergencies should come at the hospital” Nandinda said.

Nandinda further appealed to the public who might have come into contact with any confirmed patient to volunteer and report to surveillance and psychological teams at Kabale hospital or Kabale DHO’s office for further guidance.

Dr. Sophie Namasope, the Kabale Regional Referral Hospital told to our reporter that the hospital currently has 60 COVID 19 patients admission.

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