Bugando Hospital readies for surgical camp for children with heart complications

MWANZA: BUGANDO Zonal Referral Hospital Director General, Dr Alicia Massenga, has announced a special medical and surgical camp for children with heart conditions, scheduled to take place from November 22 to December 6 of this year.

Speaking about this initiative at her office in Mwanza today, Dr Massenga noted that this specialized service will bring medical care closer to the people of the Lake Zone, sparing them the high costs associated with traveling long distances to seek treatment elsewhere.

She said that the camp aims to provide expert medical care to children suffering from heart conditions within the zone and neighboring regions.

She said Pediatric cardiac surgery is a rare service in the country, available at only a very limited number of hospitals. Due to this scarcity, many patients and their families have been forced to travel long distances to access such care, a situation that imposes a heavy financial burden for travel and accommodation, while also preventing them from continuing with their economic activities.

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“Bugando Zonal Referral Hospital is bringing this service closer to you, enabling those in need to access it without having to travel far. This will spare them the hardship of long-distance travel, allowing them to receive treatment near home while continuing with their economic pursuits,” Dr. Massenga said.

While noting that this service is being brought closer to those who need it, She pointed out that the costs of heart surgery are high a burden that some low-income families cannot afford.

In light of this challenge, she appealed to all capable stakeholders, organizations, and individuals moved by the plight of these children to come forward and contribute toward their medical expenses.

“I urge and implore all stakeholders to join hands in this unique initiative, ensuring that our children receive the necessary care, recover, and return to their families to help build our nation. Our doors are open to all who wish to partner with us to ensure this medical camp is a resounding success,” She emphasized.

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