mBABAZI CLINIC
CCW completed a building of a clinic, in which we want to provide quality health care for the needy in Bujumbura, most especially for women and children. We are still looking for partners and well-wishers who would like to support us in equipping the clinic.
Relevance:
In 2012, Burundi ranked 178th out of 186 countries on the Human Development Index (UNDP). One of the main challenges, which the population faces, is inadequate provision of health care. Health is a crucial element for each society to unlock its full potential to develop and prosper. If a large portion of the population suffers with diseases, the country can hardly reach its development goals. According to the UNDP, Burundi has one of the lowest score in the Health index (0.487) standing on position 178 out of 186 countries (UNDP). It also has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the world: 800 per 100,000 live births (ranked 179th out of 183 countries) (UNDP).
When Burundians become sick, they face major obstacles in their pursuit of adequate health care. Often they cannot pay consultation fees, not to mention buy appropriate medication. Illnesses, such as malaria, can represent very serious problems for poor families, who depend on their physical fitness for their agricultural activities to earn their daily bread. It is tragic to see how preventable and treatable diseases represent an enormous health burden for people, particularly children, and make them suffer for a long time.
It is obvious that the shortage of qualified health care professionals, lack of adequate equipment in health facilities and the insufficient access to reliable medication constitute sincere health obstacles for the Burundian population, which needs to be addressed.
In 2012, Burundi ranked 178th out of 186 countries on the Human Development Index (UNDP). One of the main challenges, which the population faces, is inadequate provision of health care. Health is a crucial element for each society to unlock its full potential to develop and prosper. If a large portion of the population suffers with diseases, the country can hardly reach its development goals. According to the UNDP, Burundi has one of the lowest score in the Health index (0.487) standing on position 178 out of 186 countries (UNDP). It also has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the world: 800 per 100,000 live births (ranked 179th out of 183 countries) (UNDP).
When Burundians become sick, they face major obstacles in their pursuit of adequate health care. Often they cannot pay consultation fees, not to mention buy appropriate medication. Illnesses, such as malaria, can represent very serious problems for poor families, who depend on their physical fitness for their agricultural activities to earn their daily bread. It is tragic to see how preventable and treatable diseases represent an enormous health burden for people, particularly children, and make them suffer for a long time.
It is obvious that the shortage of qualified health care professionals, lack of adequate equipment in health facilities and the insufficient access to reliable medication constitute sincere health obstacles for the Burundian population, which needs to be addressed.
The plan of Mbabazi Clinic:
Objectives:
Based on the above-explained problems, CCW plans to establish a clinic that provides quality health care to the poor. Although the MBABAZI CLINIC will be open for every person who seeks treatment, the clinic targets in particular women and children because they constitute very vulnerable groups. Women and children face serious health challenges in Burundi and thus need special attention in order to receive the health care they deserve. One major objective of the clinic will be to offer affordable quality health services to this target group.
We are aware about the difficulties to combine cost-efficiency with high quality services but we are determined to attain this aim since this ambition is the major reason why this clinic is being established.
Based on estimations of professional health workers, who have work experience in Bujumbura, we estimate that the clinic will treat an average of 100 persons per day (3,000 in month), of which 60% are women, 30% children and 10% men. Again, we estimate that 40 women per month will give birth.
Based on the above-explained problems, CCW plans to establish a clinic that provides quality health care to the poor. Although the MBABAZI CLINIC will be open for every person who seeks treatment, the clinic targets in particular women and children because they constitute very vulnerable groups. Women and children face serious health challenges in Burundi and thus need special attention in order to receive the health care they deserve. One major objective of the clinic will be to offer affordable quality health services to this target group.
We are aware about the difficulties to combine cost-efficiency with high quality services but we are determined to attain this aim since this ambition is the major reason why this clinic is being established.
Based on estimations of professional health workers, who have work experience in Bujumbura, we estimate that the clinic will treat an average of 100 persons per day (3,000 in month), of which 60% are women, 30% children and 10% men. Again, we estimate that 40 women per month will give birth.
The construction of Mbabazi Clinic:
( The construction of Mbabazi clinic building started in May 2014 and was completed in March 2015)
( The construction of Mbabazi clinic building started in May 2014 and was completed in March 2015)
Clinic facilities and personal:
The Mbabazi Clinic plans to offer holistic care to its patients. Our goal is to incorporate many different facilities (laboratory, pharmacy, maternity, paediatrics, etc.) in order to provide patients with a multitude of services in one place. At the beginning, Mbabazi Clinic plans to offer elementary services.
The Mbabazi Clinic plans to offer holistic care to its patients. Our goal is to incorporate many different facilities (laboratory, pharmacy, maternity, paediatrics, etc.) in order to provide patients with a multitude of services in one place. At the beginning, Mbabazi Clinic plans to offer elementary services.
Support:
CCW receives generous funding by the UK-based organization On Eagles Wings to construct the building of the clinic. According to the project plan, the building process will be finished in December 2014.
For the clinic to be operational, CCW still needs sufficient equipment, especially medical equipment and medication. Besides supervising the construction of the clinic, we are currently focusing on stocking the clinic with the necessary furniture, medical equipment, medication and other needed utensils. If you would like to support us on our journey to establish a clinic for the needy, you may contact us here.
Cup of Cool Water is trying the best to purchase basic furniture (tables, chairs, cupboards, shelves, etc.) from its own financial resources. But in order to have a functional clinic that can provide quality health care, we need special medical equipment.
We are very thankful for any kind of contribution!
CCW receives generous funding by the UK-based organization On Eagles Wings to construct the building of the clinic. According to the project plan, the building process will be finished in December 2014.
For the clinic to be operational, CCW still needs sufficient equipment, especially medical equipment and medication. Besides supervising the construction of the clinic, we are currently focusing on stocking the clinic with the necessary furniture, medical equipment, medication and other needed utensils. If you would like to support us on our journey to establish a clinic for the needy, you may contact us here.
Cup of Cool Water is trying the best to purchase basic furniture (tables, chairs, cupboards, shelves, etc.) from its own financial resources. But in order to have a functional clinic that can provide quality health care, we need special medical equipment.
We are very thankful for any kind of contribution!
Partnerships:
We would enjoy establishing partnerships with health facilities in Europe, USA, Canada, Asia or Australia. Such partnerships have the huge advantage that they can establish long-term personal relationships. In the past, CCW has enjoyed creating trustful relationships with some partners and donors in Europe, who regularly come to visit the projects of the organization. Once they are in Burundi, they see the impact their generous donations had on individual lives.
We would enjoy establishing partnerships with health facilities in Europe, USA, Canada, Asia or Australia. Such partnerships have the huge advantage that they can establish long-term personal relationships. In the past, CCW has enjoyed creating trustful relationships with some partners and donors in Europe, who regularly come to visit the projects of the organization. Once they are in Burundi, they see the impact their generous donations had on individual lives.