Joel Oroni, the general manager of International Medical Centre, is quoted saying: “Since its inception, IMC has and continues to play a significant role in transforming the country’s primary healthcare through massive investment in the establishment of regional state-of-the art facilities that are well-equipped and offers a wide scope services ranging from doctor consultations, dispensary, laboratory, advanced dental clinic, ultra sound equipment and general treatment that include a 24-hour service.
Uganda faces a critical need for more specialised medical services. Many Ugandans continue to endure long distances of travel to seek medical attention in the capital Kampala. By doing so, the cost of travel and in many times accommodation, eats into their savings.
By bringing medical services closer to the people, IMC is set to help the people of Soroti and the surrounding areas save money. The statement noted that the clinic will be offering healthcare services such as doctor consultation, laboratory service from Lancet Laboratories and specialized tests (including DNA testing, antenatal screenings and services), pharmacy, check-ups and treatment of minor procedures.
In an aggressive expansion drive, IMC is establishing new clinics, expanding into inpatient in some locations and relocating old ones to better premises as it seeks to become the biggest private hospital in the country.
“Our growth agenda is meant to bring better healthcare services to people living in communities outside Kampala, so that they do not have to travel long distances to seek quality treatment. Our objective is to have modern facilities with the good doctors and advanced equipment that can be accessed in their hometown,” Oroni said.
He added: “Despite the Covid-19 impact on the economy, IMC will continue with the planned expansion, improving and upgrading our services in the existing clinics and increasing our scope to cover a wide range of healthcare services. We also intend to step into the telemedicine space and maybe integrate clinics using technology to bridge the service provision gap and ensure easy customer reach and access…”
