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Fort Portal Diocese seeking support of 1.6 Billion to accomplish the Cathedral renovation. God bless you as you support this noble work.

To make an offline donation toward this cause, follow these steps::

  1. Write a check payable to "Catholic Diocese Of FortPortal"
  2. On the memo line of the check, indicate that the donation is for "Catholic Diocese Of FortPortal"
  3. Mail your check to:

Catholic Diocese Of FortPortal
Social Communications Office
P. O. Box 214, Fort Portal, Uganda
Tel: 0414-6-71225/0772-996067/0778-134315)
E-mail: socialcommfort@gmail.com

Your tax-deductible donation is greatly appreciated!

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Donation Total: UGX 1,000,000

Background of the health ministry in Fort-Portal Catholic Diocese

The health ministry is a key ministry of in Fort Portal diocese. The office takes care of the health needs of the entire population within the geographical coverage of Fort-portal diocese and also benefits some population in the neighboring areas of Kasese, Hoima, Mbarara and Kiyinda Mityana dioceses; in a way, complementing government efforts and other development partners. According to 2021 population estimates, Fort portal diocese has a population of  about 2.8 million people and 1.5m out which are catholics. The diocese has 14 health facilities distributed over the land. Among these, one is a general hospital, three health centre IVs, Eight health centre IIIs and Two centre IIs. The facilities serve all people irrespective of tribe, religion and color. Other than activities in institutional facilities, the Minisrty also takes care of the general public health concerns. The diocese covers the following districts/City: Kabarole, Kyenjojo, Kamwenge, Kyegegwa, Bundibugyo, Ntoroko, Bunyangabu and Kitagwenda and Fort Portal City.

 

The Health Commission has the following Thematic Areas

Thematic Areas

  • Disease Prevention
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Water and sanitation
  • Environment conservation
  • Waste management
  • Support supervision of health facilities
  • Training of health workers
  • Food and nutrition
  • Humanitarian crises
  • Relief managemenT

HEALTH-UNITS

Holy Family, Virika Hospital          

  P.O. Box 233, Fort Portal

St. Joseph’s, Yerya Health Centre II   

P.O. Box 46, Kibiito

Kyakatara Health Centre III    

P.O. Box 443, Fort Portal

Adolf, Butiiti Health III      

P.O. Box 214, Fort Portal

Martin, Mabira Health Centre II    

P.O. Box 214, Fort Portal

Theresa, Wekomiire Health Centre III     

P.O. Box 2, Kyegegwa

Padre Pio, Kamwenge Health Centre III     

P.O. Box 214, Fort Portal

Villa Maria, Kaihura Health Centre III    

P. O. Box 1204, Mukunyu, Fort Portal

Nkuruba Health Centre III       

P.O. Box 370, Fort Portal

St.Therese of Lisieux, Rwibaale Health Unit  

P.O. Box 1098, Kyenjojo

Busaru Health Centre IV       

P.O. Box 1131, Bundibugyo

Stella Maris Ntoroko Health Centre III   

P.O. Box 568, Fort Portal

Kyembogo Holy Cross Health Centre III  

P.O. Box 372, Fort Portal

Kicwamba Health Centre III Kicwamba Parish    

P.O. Box 195, Ibanda

Virika Pharmaceuticals Store 

P.O. Box 563, Fort Portal Tel: 0483-4-22229