Who qualifies for IHK’s sponsored treatment?
May 02, 2006
PEOPLE who are disadvantaged and those who cannot afford specialist treatment have hope in the innovation by International Hospital Kampala (IHK). Last Thursday, the hospital launched “Hope Wardâ€, to handle poor people maimed by the LRA, those who have congenital defects, those injured in road a
By Halima Shaban
and Irene Nabusoba
PEOPLE who are disadvantaged and those who cannot afford specialist treatment have hope in the innovation by International Hospital Kampala (IHK). Last Thursday, the hospital launched “Hope Wardâ€, to handle poor people maimed by the LRA, those who have congenital defects, those injured in road accidents, children with cancer, abandoned babies, people scarred by burns or acid victims.
Pledges were given at the launch at Cineplex, Garden City when the hospital’s Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Ian Clarke, appealed to individuals and companies to offer sponsorship packages that would help offset the operational costs of medical care and treatment of the charity patients.
“The ward offers 25 beds with each patient requiring sh75,000 per day,†he said. “If each of us donated sh75,000, can you imagine the difference this would make to thousands of children, injured and critically sick persons in Uganda?â€
The chief guest, the British High Commissioner, Gordon Francois promised support in the most concrete way possible. Stanbic Bank’s communication’s manager, Daniel Nsibambi pledged $15,000 (sh27.8m) and Crane Bank’s managing director A.R Kalan pledged $5000 (sh9.3m).
Clarke said Sudhir Ruparelia’s uncle, Babubai Ruparelia, was one of the pioneer sponsors of the project with $15,000 (sh27.8).
He said other companies like The New Vision, WBS Television, SMS media, Contact Graphics, Cineplex and Gisorara have offered sponsorship in ‘kind’ by offering to communicate whatever will be happening in the hospitals.
“IHK is already sponsoring some patients, like a street tout who was recently hit by a train,†Clarke said.
Moses Galukande, the medical director/surgeon at IHK said priority will go to the most disadvantaged. “We will work with NGOs, medical facilities and corporate organisations we are sure will be aware of individual cases that may be eligible for treatment in this ward.â€
Galukande said for burns and acid victims, IHK will work with such organisations as the Acid Survivors Foundation, government hospitals and medical institutions. Churches, aid organisations and institutions in troubled areas of Uganda have been informed to help address the plight of cases in rural areas.
“Orphanages and charity organisations, which will be able to contact us for the care of abandoned babies, children needing vital assistance and attention, have been brought on board. Once a candidate for the Hope ward has been identified, our medical team will assess the candidate to determine the extent to which we are able to assist them.â€
“Cases will be accepted after thorough medical assessment. The sponsorship will not only provide medical care, but will also cover the costs of the follow-up treatment,†he said.
and Irene Nabusoba
PEOPLE who are disadvantaged and those who cannot afford specialist treatment have hope in the innovation by International Hospital Kampala (IHK). Last Thursday, the hospital launched “Hope Wardâ€, to handle poor people maimed by the LRA, those who have congenital defects, those injured in road accidents, children with cancer, abandoned babies, people scarred by burns or acid victims.
Pledges were given at the launch at Cineplex, Garden City when the hospital’s Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Ian Clarke, appealed to individuals and companies to offer sponsorship packages that would help offset the operational costs of medical care and treatment of the charity patients.
“The ward offers 25 beds with each patient requiring sh75,000 per day,†he said. “If each of us donated sh75,000, can you imagine the difference this would make to thousands of children, injured and critically sick persons in Uganda?â€
The chief guest, the British High Commissioner, Gordon Francois promised support in the most concrete way possible. Stanbic Bank’s communication’s manager, Daniel Nsibambi pledged $15,000 (sh27.8m) and Crane Bank’s managing director A.R Kalan pledged $5000 (sh9.3m).
Clarke said Sudhir Ruparelia’s uncle, Babubai Ruparelia, was one of the pioneer sponsors of the project with $15,000 (sh27.8).
He said other companies like The New Vision, WBS Television, SMS media, Contact Graphics, Cineplex and Gisorara have offered sponsorship in ‘kind’ by offering to communicate whatever will be happening in the hospitals.
“IHK is already sponsoring some patients, like a street tout who was recently hit by a train,†Clarke said.
Moses Galukande, the medical director/surgeon at IHK said priority will go to the most disadvantaged. “We will work with NGOs, medical facilities and corporate organisations we are sure will be aware of individual cases that may be eligible for treatment in this ward.â€
Galukande said for burns and acid victims, IHK will work with such organisations as the Acid Survivors Foundation, government hospitals and medical institutions. Churches, aid organisations and institutions in troubled areas of Uganda have been informed to help address the plight of cases in rural areas.
“Orphanages and charity organisations, which will be able to contact us for the care of abandoned babies, children needing vital assistance and attention, have been brought on board. Once a candidate for the Hope ward has been identified, our medical team will assess the candidate to determine the extent to which we are able to assist them.â€
“Cases will be accepted after thorough medical assessment. The sponsorship will not only provide medical care, but will also cover the costs of the follow-up treatment,†he said.