The Deputy RDC Apac handed over a theatre for Akokoro HC IV.

The Deputy RDC Ms. Joan Apio has handed over the theatre constructed for Akokoro HC IV by UPDF engineering brigade funded by Government of Uganda through Ministry of Health. 

During the handover, the Deputy RDC encouraged the Akokoro HC IV In-charge to put the Theatre in to good use. Women should be supported to during delivery, and should be well maintained, she said.

She added that the construction is being given to UPDF brigade to avoid corruption in the procurement processes in the Local Governments.

Akokoro Health Center IV according to Assistant District Health Officer-environment, Francis Leone Oceng will supervise all health facilities in Maruzi County. The Government allocated 640million for the construction of the theatre and OPD for the facility.

Major Kizito Mulwana, Site engineer UPDF engineering brigade informed leaders that discussions are underway to start the construction of OPD which he requested the Office of CAO and DHO to write to Ministry for more funds.

CAO Mr. Mbaagwa Muwonge Abdulnoor informed the community that health workers have been recruited and more will be done in the resent run advert.

The District Chairperson Ikomab Asanti Odong appealed to the UPDF brigade to speed up the construction of OPD.

The Project development objective is to improve access to health services within the District by bringing upgraded services closure to the people. This will shorten the distance for referrals from Health Facilities like Kungu, Apoi and Aganga.