P.O.BOX 322 MUBENDE
Tel. +256702 746 027
Tel. +256200 900 509
Email: bcdcuganda@gmail.com
BACKGROUND
Em’s Health clinic is a Health center iii established by Buseesa Community Development Centre in January 2015. The people walked long distances to reach to the nearest health facilities. In the first month of opening more than 90 patients visited the facility for a number of services. The number of in and out patients increased gradually to 3,084 by end of 2018 and more than 5,089 as of July 2024.The main focus is to provide affordable, accessible, compassionate and comprehensive health care services to underserved communities. Ems Health Clinic is found in Kakindo LC1, Nyamarwa sub county, Kibaale district. The clinic started with a staff of three and currently has a total of six employees.
Specific objectives.
To ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of patient information at Ems Health Clinic.
To prevent and control the spread of infections at Ems Health clinic, ensuring a safe environment for patients, staff, and volunteers.
To ensure the safe and effective use of medications at Ems Health clinic, promoting patient safety and well-being.
To ensure the provision of high-quality, patient-centered maternity care services at Ems Health clinic.
To ensure the provision of high-quality, patient-centered inpatient care services Ems Health clinic.
To ensure the provision of high-quality, patient-centered outpatient care services at Ems Health clinic.
To Ensure the provision of high-quality patient centered ART services at Ems Health Clinic, promoting adherence, retention, and viral suppression among patients living with HIV.
The Clinic pillar currently employs 6 technical staff and 3 supporting staff.
Ems Health Clinic technical staff.
THE SERVICES OFFERED AT EMS HEALTH CLINIC.
Out Patient and Inpatient
Various conditions are managed in the OPD department including;
Epidemic prone disease, chronic respiratory diseases, occupational health conditions, mental health related conditions, minor surgeries that involve teeth extractions, cardiovascular conditions like; hypertension, mal nutrition conditions. Over 1,500 patients received services from Em’s facility by end of July 2024.
LABORATORY SERVICES.
There are several diagnoses carried out at Ems Health Clinic. These help to capture bacteria, viruses and many other infections which include;
RDT (random diagnostic test); HIV, RPR (syphilis test), HCG (pregnancy test), BAT (poliocellosis test), widal (typhoid test), HP (ulcer test), urinalysis test, and blood grouping.
IMMUNIZATION SERVICES
This is a free service offered to children from zero to five years. This kind of service at Ems Health Clinic has saved the community from walking long distances to access the services since most Government facilities are far from the area. Pregnant women also have access to this service during antenatal as a prophylaxis against tetanus.
Extension Outreach Services.
Many adults and Children deworm themselves despite the fact many people survive in un clean environment. Ems Health Clinic carries out outreach programs in schools and churches, giving deworming tablets, Vitamin A supplements and immunization services to those who are far from our services.
ANTENATAL SERVICES.
Em’s health clinic conducts free ANC services for pregnant mothers.
Ems Health Clinic Maternity Block.
DELIVERY SERVICES.
A number of mothers visit the facility for delivery services. The Clinic introduced a Maama ambassador program Maama meant to boost the number of women delivering safely at Em’s clinic. A each village selects a mother who is in-charge of the pregnant mothers in the village. Her role is to educate and link pregnant mothers to the Clinic for maternity services. Under this program the clinic staff reach to mothers in labour and pick them from their homes using a motorcycle (the only available means of transport) to access safe delivery service from the facility. This program has helped to increase the number of women delivering from Ems clinic. In case of referrals, maama ambassadors go on to escort mothers to bigger facilities using the clinic motor cycle at a free transport ensuring safety and accessibility.
POSTNATAL SERVICES
Mothers come back for review after delivery at a free cost in order to rule any complications that may be affecting both the mother and the baby.
FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES.
Family planning services are offered to all women and young adolescents at a free cost in partnership with pathfinders from kibaaale District. Methods offered include; Jadelle, implanon, sayana, IUD’s. The pathfinders also offer some sundries like; gloves, lidocaine, and cotton rolls.
HIV SERVICES.
The facility provides ARV’s drugs to HIV positive clients so that they may reduce on the distances they use to access this service. Currently the facility is acting as a CDDP (Community Drug Dispensing Point) awaiting upgrade to an ART Clinic given the increasing number of patients.
DENTAL SERVICES.
The Clinic offers dental services at a subsidized price. However, the Clinic offers free dental services during the dental week. More than 300 people receive free dental services during the dental week.
FREE SERVICES OFFERED AT EM’S HEALTH CETRE 111
Infectious diseases such as malaria and typhoid, skin infections, acute and chronic respiratory infections, hypertension, gastrointestinal infections, some mental health disorders, wound care, dental, maternity, HIV medications, STI treatment and testing.
