HEALTH TALK
Mar 13, 2007
<b>Lifebuoy for hygiene drive</b><br>KAMPALA — <br>In the wake of cholera outbreaks in Kampala last year, Unilever Uganda recently unveiled the new medicated Lifebuoy toilet soap, in what the company called their contribution to hygiene.
Lifebuoy for hygiene drive
KAMPALA —
In the wake of cholera outbreaks in Kampala last year, Unilever Uganda recently unveiled the new medicated Lifebuoy toilet soap, in what the company called their contribution to hygiene. The Country Customer Manager, George Inholo, said: “The soaps, lifebuoy herb and total anti bacterial, offer 100% germ protection from infections and disease but we have to teach people to wash their hands before getting into contact with others.†He said the company has also started an awareness campaign in homes, schools and the work place. Inholo said the product, which will be available for sampling at the major hospitals of Mulago, Nsambya, Rubaga and outlets in Kampala, were being launched for the first time in Africa, after doing well in India.
Amoro gets maternity wing
LIRA —
The district director of health services, Dr. Peter Kusolo, has commissioned a maternity wing at Aromo sub-county healthcentre. The wing was constructed by the Canadian Physician for Aid and Relief at a cost of sh80m, through financial support from the Canadian International Development Agency. Regional manager Fred Owera Odom, said they hope the 15 maternity wings they have constructed and equipped across the country will help reduce the rate of maternal death.
Proposed sickle cell centre
NATIONAL —
The Sickle Cell Foundation of Uganda has appealed to the Government for land for a sickle cell centre. Ruth Mukiibi, the chairperson said: “The sickle cell foundation currently operates in a truck container. This hinders the provision of adequate services and doctors find it hard to fully attend to patients because of congestion.†Mukiibi disclosed that the proposed two-storeyed building would house a pharmacy, treatment rooms, four consulting rooms, a laboratory and blood-testing areas. She affirmed that the public had promised to contribute towards the project after the land and title are acquired. The project is estimated to cost $130,000 (sh240.5b). Plans for the proposed centre were donated by Philip Curtin, an architect with Peatfiled and Bodgener.
KAMPALA —
In the wake of cholera outbreaks in Kampala last year, Unilever Uganda recently unveiled the new medicated Lifebuoy toilet soap, in what the company called their contribution to hygiene. The Country Customer Manager, George Inholo, said: “The soaps, lifebuoy herb and total anti bacterial, offer 100% germ protection from infections and disease but we have to teach people to wash their hands before getting into contact with others.†He said the company has also started an awareness campaign in homes, schools and the work place. Inholo said the product, which will be available for sampling at the major hospitals of Mulago, Nsambya, Rubaga and outlets in Kampala, were being launched for the first time in Africa, after doing well in India.
Amoro gets maternity wing
LIRA —
The district director of health services, Dr. Peter Kusolo, has commissioned a maternity wing at Aromo sub-county healthcentre. The wing was constructed by the Canadian Physician for Aid and Relief at a cost of sh80m, through financial support from the Canadian International Development Agency. Regional manager Fred Owera Odom, said they hope the 15 maternity wings they have constructed and equipped across the country will help reduce the rate of maternal death.
Proposed sickle cell centre
NATIONAL —
The Sickle Cell Foundation of Uganda has appealed to the Government for land for a sickle cell centre. Ruth Mukiibi, the chairperson said: “The sickle cell foundation currently operates in a truck container. This hinders the provision of adequate services and doctors find it hard to fully attend to patients because of congestion.†Mukiibi disclosed that the proposed two-storeyed building would house a pharmacy, treatment rooms, four consulting rooms, a laboratory and blood-testing areas. She affirmed that the public had promised to contribute towards the project after the land and title are acquired. The project is estimated to cost $130,000 (sh240.5b). Plans for the proposed centre were donated by Philip Curtin, an architect with Peatfiled and Bodgener.