BREAKING GROUND ON A BRIGHT FUTURE: THE NEW CHILD CARE CENTER AT MENGO HOSPITAL
Mengo Hospital Partners is thrilled to announce that construction of a new Mengo Child Care Center is about to begin this month. This essential facility, identified during a needs assessment for the hospital, will address healthcare professionals' challenges in balancing demanding careers with family responsibilities. The child care center will also support staff at the upcoming Pediatric Center of Excellence.
A 2023 study conducted by the world health organization and the Uganda ministry of health found that women constitute approximately 67% of nurses and 100% of midwives in Uganda, and the child care center represents a critical investment in their ability to balance family and work. By offering child care support, Mengo Hospital ensures its staff can focus on their life-saving efforts by fostering a more inclusive and equitable workplace.
Located in a renovated building on the hospital campus, the child care center will feature carefully designed spaces, including an area dedicated to nursing mothers and their infants, cubby storage, activity areas, diaper-changing stations, and child-sized amenities. Natural lighting, calming colors, and multi-use furniture will create a safe, nurturing environment for children while ensuring functionality for staff. This child care center is vital in empowering Mengo’s healthcare workers and addressing systemic challenges in Uganda’s healthcare sector.
With Localworks, a Kampala-based designer and builder, leading the project and working under the expert guidance of the Boston-based MASS Design Group, we are confident that the new facilities will be constructed to the highest standards of quality.
Additionally, the project is being expertly managed by engineer Dr. Nathan Kibwami to ensure the highest quality and safety standards.
This child care center is vital in empowering Mengo's healthcare workers and addressing systemic challenges in Uganda's healthcare sector. As construction begins, we look forward to sharing progress updates on this transformative project that will support Mengo's staff and their families for years to come.
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