Over 400 women have received free medical services and treatment
Speaking to New vision, Dr. Enock Kisegerwa, the acting Department Director at Mulago Specialized women and Neonatal hospital (MSWNH) said, in an effort to give back to the community, they are offering free specialized consultations.
WOLRD WOMEN'S DAY MSWNH HEALTH
In a move to celebrate World Women's Day, over 400 women have received free medical consultations, health education information and treatment from Mulago Hospital.
Speaking to New vision, Dr. Enock Kisegerwa, the acting Department Director at Mulago Specialized women and Neonatal hospital (MSWNH) said, in an effort to give back to the community, they are offering free specialized consultations.
"To provide better services, we have put together a team of experts to tackle issues of genital tract cancer, urinary complications in women including genital prolapse and fistula, infertility and reproduce medicine, pregnancy and childbirth and Neonatal care," explained Kisegerwa.
A cross section of some of the mothers waiting to see specialists during the Women's day medical camp at Mulago Specialized women and Neonatal hospital on 8th March 2020. Photo by Juliet Kasirye
Other services offered during the two-day camp include, cervical cancer screening, breast cancer screening and general body checkup.
According to Kisegerwa, some of the key pressing challenges women face during pregnancy include, complications that come with pregnancies, serious complications in high blood pressure in pregnancy, pelvic inflammatory disease, which affects the tubes of the women, urinary Tract Infections, sexually transmitted diseases among others.
To monitor and identify the risks on time, Kisegerwa advised; "if you are pregnant, come early and start antenatal services before three months so that you get monitored before the physiological state of your body changes because of pregnancy."
Dr. Evelyn Nabunya (left), the director Mulago Specialized women and Neonatal hospital interacts with women who had come to receive free medical services and treatment during the Women's day medical camp at Mulago Specialized women and Neonatal hospital on 8th March 2020. Photo by Juliet Kasirye
Evelyn Nabunya , the director of the hospital said, since many people still do not know about their services, the camp was organized to awareness such that people know the type of services offered at reasonable cost at the Women hospital.
Nabunya stated; "To offer a variety of services, women who have attended the camp are having free consultations with specialists in different areas like cancer screening, laboratory tests like testing for HIV, ultra sound, fertility and managing depending on what the problem may be."
Since some women fear to be checked, Nabunya said, to prevent common illness, women have to ensure that regular medical checkups become part of their lives.
According to Dr. Susan Atuhairwe, the team leader, on Saturday, they were able to see over 170 women. Of which, 93 tested for HIV, and about 180 screened for blood sugars.
Dr. Evelyn Nabunya (second right), the director Mulago Specialized women and Neonatal hospital cuts a cake with patients and doctors during the Women's day medical camp to celebrate World Women's day at Mulago Specialized women and Neonatal hospital on 8th March 2020. Photo by Juliet Kasirye
During the camp, most mothers were taught about family planning methods, advised to deliver in a health facility and also attend antenatal services.
Dorothy Kirabo, a mother of four children appreciated the hospital for reaching out to vulnerable mothers on women's day.
"Since services are free, I have checked my blood sugar, did the cervical and breast cancer screening and tested for HIV/AIDS. Though I had a persistent Urinary Tract Infection, I am glad the gynecologist has prescribed the right medication I should take."