Raymond Mujuni, the in-charge of Buliisa Health Center IV, explains that despite receiving a consignment of drugs from the National Medical Stores two weeks ago, the supply has been depleted due to the high demand from the growing number of patients.
According to information obtained by Uganda Radio Network-URN, the health facility has been experiencing a stockout of essential medicines since January this year, which has affected service delivery to the locals.
Dr. Charles Eyoung, the Psychiatrist Doctor at the Mental Health Unit disclosed to URN in an interview that the Hospital has run out of the essential drugs. These include among others Phenytoin, which controls seizures in patients with epilepsy and Naltrexone that is used in the treatment of post-traumatic disorder and alcohol abuse.
David Kyagondeze, the in-charge says that the facility lacks essential medicines such as anti-malaria drugs, antibiotics, vaccines and medical supplies such as syringes, gloves, catheters and gauze among others.
Dr. Nelson Naisye, the Buliisa District Health Officer-DHO, says the hospital lacks essential medicines such as anti-malaria drugs, antibiotics, vaccines and medical supplies such as syringes, gloves, catheters and gauze among others.
Specioza Naseta, a midwife at Nawandala health center III, says that the facility has been in a black-out since the solar panels which were donated to the facility by the Kigulu North Member of Parliament, Fredrick Bwiino broke down in May 2016
The facility is the only referral hospital in Lango sub region serving eight districts of Amolatar, Dokolo, Alebtong, Oyam, Apac, Lira, Kole and Otuke. It has 54 beds and receives between 150-200 new patients on a daily basis.
Patients who turn up for medical services at Alebtong Health Centre Four in Alebtong District are being forced to buy syringes because the facility has run out of stock. Recently National Medical Stores delivered 100 pieces of syringes and two tins of Panadol tablets.
