The Hospital
Summary of Activities
In 2006 approximately 36,000 outpatients were seen (including 2,000 antenatal and postnatal visits and 4,500 under 5 clinic visits). There were 3,750 admissions, 980 deliveries, 129 caesarean sections, 430 major operations and 750 minor operations.
Preventative medicine is also emphasized, including visiting the surrounding villages for health education, antenatal and postnatal care and immunisations.
1944-2007
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Staff
Doctors
- Dr Vivian Davies
- Dr John Woodfield
Senior Sister in Charge
- Alice Turner
Departments
- Outpatient department: Mr.James Samudata ZEN
- Operating theatre: Mr.Pauls Mashata ZEN
- Womens ward: Mrs Maureen Miyoba ZEN, Mrs. Manase Soko Zulu ZEN, Grace Kasengele ZRN
- Childrens ward: Mr.Clement Chipule ZRN
- Mens ward: Rachel Reed
- Maternity: Mary Musumali R.N. Midwife
- Laboratory: Mr.Isaac Kabongu Lab. Technician
- Pharmacy: Mr. Anthony Kasonde Pharmacy Technician, Rachel Woodfield
Visiting Staff
- Dr Peter Gill
- Dr Raymond Allen
- Prof. J.Jellis (Orthopaedics)
- Dr. Goran Jovic (Plastics)
Facilities
The hospital has five wards ( maternity ward with delivery suite, men's, women's, children's and a nutrition ward). Other areas include the operating theatre, laboratory, radiology (recently upgraded), pharmacy and outpatients (see photos below). As part of the hospital renovation a new kitchen block is planned in 2007.
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