A letter from Dr. Gilbert ---- September 2011

Dear Friends of Rugarama!

Just a few pictures of the official handaover of items donated to the Hospital by Direct Relief International. The function was inside the new building which though not fully completed and furnished is now operational for 1 month. The Hospital now conducts Ceasarean sections! We thank God for your prayer and support. Without your support the Hospital would not be where it is.

Keep us in prayers as inflation is affecting our performance.

Thank you all and God bless you.

Dr Gilbert

 

 

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Dr. Gilbert Mateeka

Dr. Gilbert Mateeka, the Medical Superintendent, was born in Kabale and was educated at Kigesi High School, just a short distance from Rugarama Hospital. He is the son of Rev. Canon Stanly Mateeka, a retired clergy. His university education was completed in China between 1999 and 2004. Following his return to Uganda, he continued his medical training at Mulago Hospital in Kampala, the main teaching and referral hospital in Uganda. In February 2006, he joined Rugarama as a medical officer and became the Medical Superintendent in March 2008 following the departure of Dr. C. Menzel.

Dr. Mateeka states, "My wife Constance and I are thankful to be in Kabale and to contribute to the work of Rugarama Hospital. We are blessed with a 3 year old daughter, Merab. I am a believer and I love the Lord Jesus and I accepted him as my Lord and Savior more than ten years ago. I enjoy my work at Rugarama Hospital because when I won a scholarship to study in China, I promised myself to serve people in poor communities upon compleion of my studies. I found Rugarama to have the same vision as mine and that has helped me to remain motivated despite the many challenges."

(email: mcgilb2@yahoo.com) (phone: 256 7825 70607)