Hospital authorities in Kisoro worry about recurring thefts

The rampant cases of theft at Kisoro Hospital in Kisoro district have raised concern from the hospital and district authorities.

At least four cases of theft have been registered in the hospital since this year begun. Dr. Michael Baganizi, the Director Kisoro Hospital, says thieves target offices and make off with valuables despite the presence of two security guards.

Expedito Byensi, the Chairperson Kisoro District Health Committee, says the latest theft at the Hospital occurred on March 28th, 2018.

He explains that unknown thugs broke into the HIV clinic in the night and made off with two computers, two printers and other vital documents.

Byensi wants the District Security Committee to intervene and step up security at the hospital.

Charles Okoto, the Kisoro District Police Commander, says he will start deploying officers at the hospital.

Hajji Shafique Ssekandi, the Kisoro Resident District Commissioner accuses some health workers at the hospital for conniving with thugs to raid the facility.

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