OneMama International Health Center 2024

Contributor - Siobhan Neilland | August 1, 2024

Give Back in Big Ways through OneMama.org

We truly appreciate your contributions over the years!

Because of generous supporters like you, we can serve quality healthcare services to thousands of mothers, children, and families living in the underserved communities of the rural region of Kirindi, Uganda. We are grateful that so many generous souls are supporting our cause. Thank you for helping us save precious lives.

Project Location and Reach

The OneMama International Health Center is located in Kirindi and is accessible to all vulnerable communities in this small Ugandan region. Inaugurated in 2008, the health center provides quality primary care to more than 50,000 children (0-15 years old), mothers, fathers, and families from low-income households living on less than $1.25 daily.

Project Updates

This report and all future updates will inform you about our progress and how your donations are being invested in this vital social initiative.

Current Services

Availability: 100% of medical services are currently available.
Operating Hours: Patient service hours are from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm, Monday through Sunday. Birthing services are available 24/7, including weekends and holidays.

Services Provided

The clinic continues to offer a range of health prevention programs and medical services, including:

Outpatient consultations
Pre- and post-natal care
Cold and flu treatment
Family planning
Malaria testing and treatment
STD, parasite, and fungal treatment
Dental care
Vaccinations
Emergency services
Laboratory services
Nutrition programs
Pharmacy services
Upcoming: Ultrasound services
Staff training programs

Impact

Since 2008, the center has served approximately 1,000-1,500 monthly patients. The areas with the highest patient flow are:

Pre- and post-natal care and pregnancy services
Malaria testing and treatment
Pediatric consultations
Laboratory services
Vaccinations
HIV Testing and Prevention and treatment referral

The center significantly affects maternal care, malaria prevention, testing, treatment, and pediatric care. It contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda of the United Nations (UN), specifically Goal 3—Health and Well-being.

Future Goals

There are still goals to achieve in this stage of the project:

Purchase Needed Medical Equipment and Furniture
- Additional desktop computers
- Batteries for the portable sonogram machine
- Additional sterilizers and medical supplies for the emergency area
- Chairs for the emergency and vaccination areas
- Updates in medications
- Repairs to the clinic walls and floors as well as the fencing to protect the center
- New, updated software and hospital tracking devices for patient records
Implement Administrative Efficiency Software
Expand Staff Training Program
Increase the Supply of Medical Materials and Medications

We look forward to your continued partnership with us!

In the upcoming months, we will keep you updated on the progress of our project. If you have any comments, advice, or questions, please let us know, and we will respond as best we can.