Maracha Health Center IV held the performance review meeting for Qs 1& 2 for FY 2024/2025.

Dr. Arije Francis, In-charge Maracha Health Center IV, said HIV /TB Management was not affected by the brief suspension of IDI activities at the facility following the U.S Presidents’ executive order. However, the preventive aspect was negatively affected.

Dr. Arije said if there is increased male involvement in healthcare indicators would significantly improve.  He added collective engagement of the community by all stake holders is required, most importantly by the Health Workers, VHTs, and CHEWs.

Prof. Cadribo Ron, Chairperson Health Unit Management Committees (HUMC) Maracha Health Centre IV, said they have instituted regular meetings with staff to listen to their welfare issues.  Prof. Cadribo said the District Council should start the process of appointing a new HUMC with their term ending in October 2026 arguing it is not far and there is need for a seamless transition.

Prof. Cadribo said HUMC has struggled to advocate for the realization of the Presidential pledge to transform Maracha Health Center IV into a District Hospital and continues to plead with the District leaders to take the necessary steps to leverage the Presidential promise.

Hon. Obitre Stephen, Maracha District Chairperson, said the Health Department and the management of Maracha Health Centre IV should sit and agree on the filling of the vacant positions for critical staff.  Hon. Obitre called for staff attendance to duty and collaboration.   

Mr. Isabirye Emmanuel, OC Maracha Central Police Station, said the ongoing construction of staff houses at the facility will be a strong enabler of effective service delivery at the facility.

Mr.  Wadia Modest, Assistant Chief Administrative Officer, said lower local governments should extend mentorship to the health units on bookkeeping.  Mr. Wadia also said the national assessment tool should be assimilated into the routine activities of the health units.

Mr. Atiku Samuel Nickson, Town Clerk Maracha Town Council, said  in the three years he has been in office he has witnessed a general improvement in service delivery at the health facility.   On the issue of a mortuary established at the health unit which was raised by many stakeholders, Mr. Atiku, said this had been considered in the lower local government’s new development plan, this would also include planning for a public cemetery.

Hon. Orijabo Henry, LC3 Chairperson Maracha Town Council, said recommendations in the review meeting should always be implemented.

Hon. Dicky Alema, Secretary Social Services, called for team spirit and staff sticking to their stipulated roles.

Mr. Odama Godfrey, Maracha District Biostatistician, who represented the District Health Officer, was grateful that there had been decentralization of roles and responsibilities at the facility. Mr. Odama said there was need to develop a sustainability plan for the ART clinics across the District with some partners withdrawing following the cut in USA government support. 

Ms. Koliba Monica Kotevu, Maracha Deputy Resident District Commissioner, said the health workers should willingly step in and fill the gaps in the ART clinics left by partners.

The health unit recorded 21 cases of bipolar disorder in the Q1 and 20 cases in Q2. In Q2 there was over 60% improvement in uptake of EPI services which is attributed to the vaccination campaigns undertaken.