Care system Public Hospital Emergency department I Address Olelpek Road, Uganda Phone +256 772 390197 | Hospital type General Other links Hospitals in Uganda Number of beds 100 Date founded 1968 | |
Location Apac,
Apac District,
Uganda | ||
Apac General Hospital, also Apac Hospital, is a hospital in the town of Apac, in Apac District, in the Northern Region of Uganda.
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Location
The hospital lies in the central business district of Apac, approximately 60 kilometres (37 mi), by road, southwest of Lira Regional Referral Hospital. The coordinates of his hospital are:01°58'42.0"N, 32°32'01.0"E (Latitude:1.978325; Longitude:32.533618).
Overview
Apac General Hospital was established in 1968, with a capacity of 100 beds. It serves Apac District, and parts of the neighboring districts og Kiryandongo, Kole and Oyam. The hospital infrastructure is aged and crumbling. The hospital also faces a severe shortage of staff, being able to retain only three doctors out of the planned eight physician positions.
Renovations
During the 2015/2016 Financial Year, the Uganda Ministry of Health, allocated USh 500 million, to the renovation of Apac General Hospital. Repair work commenced on 2 December 2015 and were expected to be completed by 1 April, 2016. The selected contractor is Midnorth Company Limited. The work involves he following: