Provision of health care facilities and services in Ojwina Division Lira Municipality
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Date
2009-10
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Kampala International University, College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Abstract
The study was carried out in Ojwina division, Lira municipality with an aim of assessing the
extent to which local government has succeeded in the provision of health care facilities and
services.
The general objective was to assess the extent to which local government has succeeded in the
provision of health care facilities and services. The specific objectives were however, to
investigate the role of local government in the provision of health care facilities and services in
Ojwina division, to identify challenges in health services provision and identify strategies to
enhance improved health service delivery respectively. Qualitative method of data collection
used was structured interviews and interview guide for both key informants and focused group
discussions.
The target population was purposively selected from Ojwina division
The findings included lack of land for expansion, no lighting provision at the health centre,
conflict between the health centre in charge and some councilors, lack of transport, untimely
release of funds, inadequate drug supply and some facilities like beds lacking.
The recommendations made to the District Health Authorities included urgent and immediate
provision of lighting, improved transport system and availability of land.
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A thesis submitted to the school of postgraduate studies in fulfillment of the award of a master degree in public administration
Keywords
Health care facilities, Services, Lira Municipality