Solar Installation Project

 2020 

Solar panel installed with a grant of US $150, this shall be upgraded in the future to support a computer and a fridge. 

RRHS understands the importance of electricity in excelling development in rural areas. Our Rural Health Clinic was established in the village for two main reasons:

1. To increase the number of deaths attended to by skilled personnel as a means of reducing the maternal mortality ratio.
2. To create a space where professionals can interact with rural communities/interns and design health visits, carry out health follow-ups, and outreach sessions. 

The major complications that occur for nearly 75% of all maternal deaths in this area that we would like to reduce include:

• Severe bleeding after birth 
• Infections after birth 
• High blood pressure during pregnancy 
• Unsafe abortions 

As a developing Health Care Clinic since 2014, our nurses have been working with only decent lighting. They are dependent on lamp and candle light while they carry out their curative services. To progress the Clinic, RRHS purchased one medium sized solar plate, however, at the time, we failed to meet the budget for installation. The installation, with wires to last five years, was estimated to cost UGX 1,700,000 (US $150). 

Nurse at night searching for the right drug for the right patient, using only a lamp light. This is very inconveniencing. 

Nurse preparing for intravenous fluid treatment using only candle light. 

After receiving a grant of US $150, RRHS was able to purchase a small battery, small wires and other assorted items, as well as hiring a skilled person to install the solar plate. Now the clinic has light, inside and outside. RRHS very much appreciates this fund. Like our Executive Director Mr Charles Kiima always says:

"Any bit of help is always valued."

With the grant, RRHS was able to purchase assorted items for the installation of the solar panel.

Because we were only able to purchase a small battery and small wires, the Clinic is unable to support the running of  a computer or a fridge. Currently, the nurse is able to charge her mobile phone and have lighting in the clinic. 

When we receive a donation to buy a larger batter in the future, we shall upgrade the system to be able to accommodate a laptop computer and a fridge. 

Solar panel fixed on the roof of the Rural Health Care Clinic. 

A light fixture being placed outside the clinic to chase away the darkness. 

Light in the clinic has chased away the darkness! The nurses and the patients are extremely happy!

On behalf of the entire community and project beneficiaries; we thank all those friends that have contributed to making this project a reality. On a strong note, we thank Emily for coordinating the fundraising for this specific project. It is our wish that, RRHS will maintain a strong and fruitful relationship with all partners to continue improving the Health Care Clinic. 

Project beneficiaries outside the RRHS Health Care Clinic. 

RRHS is always looking for our next project. If you would like to volunteer/intern with us, or donate to our projects, please email ruralservices60@gmail.com. 

Also visit our RRHS Facebook Page  and RRHS YouTube Page for more pictures and videos on our latest projects. 

Thank you for any and all contributions to our community!