- Source: Uvira General Referral Hospital
Uvira General Referral Hospital (French: Hôpital Général de Référence d'Uvira) is a medical center located in Uvira, in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. As a general hospital, it provides a broad spectrum of medical services, including primary, secondary, and tertiary care. The hospital's services include emergency care, surgical procedures, maternal and pediatric services, and treatment for various medical conditions.
In partnership with the German government, facilitated through its Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Medeor Action, the Women's Association for the Promotion and Endogenous Development (AFPDE) launched the construction of mortuaries at the hospital in March 2013.
Location
The hospital is strategically positioned within the urban-rural health zone of Uvira in the South Kivu, specifically within the Bavira Chiefdom. It is situated along the main road that connects the provincial capital, Bukavu, to the administrative center of Fizi Territory.
Geographically, the hospital is flanked to the east by the expansive Lake Tanganyika, to the west by the Mitumba Mountains, to the north by the commercial area of Mulongwe, and to the south by the locales of Kimanga and Songo. The hospital is located approximately 128 kilometres (80 mi) from Bukavu and 28 kilometres (17 mi) from Bujumbura.
History
The hospital was constructed in 1952 through the initiative of the Indigenous Welfare Fund (Fonds du Bien-être Indigène; FBI). The construction project was overseen by Mr. Khulpe, a Belgian construction director. Initially, the hospital was conceived as a surgical medical center, with Dr. Louis Rousseau, the inaugural physician, at its helm. Dr. Rousseau was ably assisted by two religious sisters, nurses, and twenty-three lay nursing aides. The institution was instrumental in delivering healthcare services across the Uvira Territory and its vicinities.
In 1980, the hospital was officially recognized as a general refferal hospital within the rural health zone of Uvira. Since that time, it has played a vital role in offering comprehensive medical care to the area. Currently, the hospital is led by Dr. Bahati Bagale Yves, a Congolese surgeon.
Organization
The hospital is structured into several administrative divisions, which include the Secretariat, Finance, General Workers, and Other Support Staff.
Secretariat: Tasked with clerical and administrative responsibilities, the Secretariat division is composed of:
Secretary
Typist Clerk
Office Assistant
Finance: The finance department oversees the hospital's financial transactions, accounting, and reception activities. Personnel in this sector include:
Accountant
Cashier
Receptionists
Auditor
General Workers: This group includes attendants and personnel responsible for assisting patients as well as maintaining facility security and upkeep. Key roles within this division include:
Male Attendants
Female Attendants
Guards
Gardeners
Other Support Staff: Additional personnel are dedicated to providing specialized maintenance and tailoring services that support hospital operations. Team members are:
Maintenance Workers
Tailor
Services
= Medical services
=The medical services include:
Internal medicine
Surgery
General and clinical pediatrics
Obstetrics and gynaecology
= Para-medical services
=Para-medical services include:
Laboratory
Medical imaging: ultrasound X-ray
Pharmacy: deposit and truth
Physiotherapy
= Specialized services
=Specialized services include:
External consultation: generalist, specialist
CNT, CTC, dentistry
See also
Lemera Hospital
List of hospitals in the Democratic Republic of the Congo