{"id":121361,"date":"2026-03-30T09:21:12","date_gmt":"2026-03-30T09:21:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/uganda\/all-news\/a-mothers-legacy-builds-maternity-ward-in-ntungamo"},"modified":"2026-03-30T10:13:30","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T10:13:30","slug":"a-mothers-legacy-builds-maternity-ward-in-ntungamo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/uganda\/all-news\/a-mothers-legacy-builds-maternity-ward-in-ntungamo","title":{"rendered":"A Mother\u2019S Legacy Builds Maternity Ward in Ntungamo"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"ap-article-header-tag\"> <strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Uganda. <\/strong> <\/span><b>Leaders in Ntungamo District have commended the Kariisa family for donating a newly constructed eight-bed maternity ward at Rubaare Health Center IV.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The facility, built in memory of the family\u2019s late mother Hasiinah Kariisa, marks a significant improvement from the previously deplorable state of maternal services at the health center.<\/p>\n<p>The project was spearheaded by Kin Kariisa, CEO of Next Media Group, who mobilized resources to address the infrastructure gap. The Rotary Club of Kigo Seven Lakes supported the initiative by providing critical medical equipment, including incubators and oxygen cylinders.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe were passing through Rubaare when the Ntungamo District Kadhi, Sheikh Kashangirwe, asked me to visit where I was born,\u201d Kariisa said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMy children wondered if we were in the right place because of its deplorable state. I decided I had to do something. I sent engineers to assess the situation, and this is the outcome,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>While celebrating the new facility, local leaders emphasized that infrastructure alone is not sufficient. Naume Kabasharira, the Member of Parliament for Rushenyi County, called on the government to complement the initiative by constructing a fully functional theatre at the health center.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTo broaden service delivery and ensure we can handle emergencies on-site, the government must now prioritize the construction of a theatre,\u201d Kabasharira said during the commissioning ceremony.<\/p>\n<p>The Ntungamo District Health Officer, Bahati Amon, underscored the urgency of this request, noting that the facility handles over 1,400 deliveries annually.\u201cA dedicated theatre would significantly reduce the need for risky referrals, especially in cases of obstructed labour and other complications,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>The Next Media Foundation and the Mama Kariisa Endowment Fund have pledged long-term support for the facility. Dr. Dorothy Kyeyune, Chairperson of the Next Media Foundation, assured stakeholders of continued follow-up on commitments.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe will ensure consistent follow-up so that promises made by both government and well-wishers are fulfilled. Maintaining this facility is critical for its beneficiaries,\u201d Kyeyune said.<\/p>\n<p>Kariisa expressed gratitude to Ntungamo leaders for their guidance, as well as to his family and friends\u2014including Salim Saleh\u2014for their support. He described the project as a tribute to his mother\u2019s legacy of care.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI am grateful to the leaders of Ntungamo for their guidance and to my family members for supporting this initiative,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Representing the Ministry of Health Uganda, State Minister for General Duties Hanifa Kawooya delivered a message from Jane Ruth Aceng, commending the initiative and pledging government support.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI commend the Kaliisa family and the Rotary Club of Kigo Seven Lakes for this noble gesture. Government is committed to supporting this facility and will prioritize the establishment of a theatre to complement the existing services,\u201d Kawooya said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ap-article-footer-note\">Find more news and analyses on <span class=\"ap-highlight-country\">Uganda<\/span> on the <span class=\"ap-highlight-brand\">Africa Press<\/span> website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Uganda. Leaders in Ntungamo District have commended the Kariisa family for donating a newly constructed eight-bed maternity ward at Rubaare Health Center IV. The facility, built in memory of the family\u2019s late mother Hasiinah Kariisa, marks a significant improvement from the previously deplorable state of maternal services at the health center. 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