Joy as Bugwema Health Centre gets new ambulance

MUSOMA: THE government has provided a new ambulance to Bugwema Health Centre, located in Masinono village, Musoma Rural constituency.

The support aim at improving healthcare service delivery to citizens in the area.

The newly bought ambulance was handed over on Monday by the area Member of Parliament, Professor Sospeter Muhongo at the health centre.

According to a statement released by the MP’s office in the constituency, the ambulance will also serve dispensaries in neighbouring wards, including Saragana in Nyambono Ward and those located in Bugoji Ward.

After handing over the ambulance, Prof Muhongo expressed gratitude to President Samia Suluhu Hassan for the support, saying the ambulance is a special gift to residents during this end years’ festive season.

“Receiving this new ambulance from President Samia is a special gift for Christmas and New Year. We are truly grateful,” said Prof Muhongo.

He added that the existing smaller car he provided himself that was previously serving as an ambulance at the Bugwema Health Centre, will now be transferred to Rusoli Dispensary.

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The provision of the ambulance is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen healthcare access within the constituency. Currently, a number of dispensaries, health centres and hospitals have been built, with other facilities still under construction.

The government continues to ensure the success of these initiatives to bring quality healthcare services closer to citizens.

This includes providing modern medical equipment and distributing medicines to alleviate the burden on Musoma Rural residents, who often travel to other regions in search of enhanced services.

Currently, the constituency, which comprises 21 wards and 68 villages, has one district hospital, five health centres, 24 dispensaries and four privately owned dispensaries, with 17 more dispensaries under construction.