Musoma Rural dwellers join forces in expediting development projects

MARA: THE residents of Musoma Rural Constituency continue to implement various development projects as their own initiative to ensure that social services are easily accessible, available, and close to the people.

These projects, including new schools and health centers, were initiated by the community and are currently under construction.

According to a statement issued on Friday by the office of the Member of Parliament for the constituency, Prof Sospeter Muhongo, a total of 16 health centers have been built so far in different villages through contributions from the residents, support from other stakeholders, and assistance from the Member of Parliament’s office.

Furthermore, the government has been supporting the efforts of the constituency’s residents by providing funds to complete the initiated projects, including the health centers and schools.

Kaburabura village is among three villages in Bugoji ward where the community has decided to build their own health centre and the construction is underway.

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The aim is to bring healthcare services closer to the people and reduce the burden of traveling long distances to Bugoji health centre, which currently serves three villages.

“The long distance to access healthcare services is one of the main reasons why residents of Kaburabura village have decided to build their own health centre,” reads the statement.

Currently, the constituency has a total of 29 health centres, with 25 being government-owned and 4 privately owned. Additionally, there are 6 health centres and one district council hospital in the area.

Musoma Rural constituency consists of 21 wards, with 68 villages and 374 hamlets.

Prof Muhongo welcomed development partners to participate in bringing healthcare services closer to the people by contributing to the completion of the health center construction, particularly in Kaburabura village.