Double Cure Medical Centre
Ugandans suffer from the “triple scourge” of HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis; childhood diseases plague them as well. The people of Mpigi are grateful that the first phase of the DCMC opened in December 2007. When completed, the Double Cure Medical Clinic will treat 350-400 outpatients a week between its general medicine, obstetric, gynecologic, surgical, orthopedic, pediatric, and trauma wings. Future plans also include 30 inpatient beds and a mobile unit.
In March 2008 the Maternity Ward opened, easing many births. In May 2008 an ambulance was purchased which will serve as a mobile clinic, thanks to the fundraising efforts of two schools and one determined young man in the Philadelphia Area.
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A sign posted in the nearby town of Mpigi announces directions to the newly opened clinic.
DCMC is a brightly colored beacon of hope with lush greenery.
The opening of the Double Cure Medical Centre on December 3rd was preceded by a service led by Reverend Livingstone, Patients, clinic staff, assistants, friends, and construction workers join in celebration in front of the main entrance on opening day.
Medical staff, builders, first patients and our partners on opening day.
The clinic’s first patient and the inaugural medical staff pose in front of the main entrance. Additional clinic buildings are in their final stages of construction.
Former Board member, Dr Joe Bonn, unveiling the DCMC plaque with Romans.
Will you help us develop a reliable medical clinic that will improve the lives of so many? We need to attract well trained staff and educators but this takes more money than the fees for service. The Serunjogis don’t want to make the services too costly so people are left out so outside donations are needed. Donations are critical to offset the costs of health care so no one will be turned away…Will you be a donor?
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