The construction of Rapha Hospital is to enable the provision of accessible medical services for the Gomba Mpigi district, to include ante-natal, HIV / AIDS, malaria, parasitology, dental,ENT, basic laboratory analysis, dispensary, nursing facilities and Community Health Education services.

The first phase which was an outpatients clinic opened in June 2001 under the guidance and knowledge of Doctor Felix and nurse Marion. The second phase which includes Female, Male, Children and Maternity wards opened in October 2003. Thanks to a container of hospital beds and medical equipment the hospital is well equipped.

The third phase is underway but funding is still required for its completion. This will include the building of staff quarters, a Doctor's house, perimeter fence, tap water from the well and other odds and ends. The cost for this will be in the region of £40,000 / 60,000.

Many of the people in this area are very poor and cannot afford basic health care. Sometimes they cannot afford the drugs needed. This leaves the hospital with a sustainability problem. We are now asking people or organizations if they would like to help us sponsor a doctor, nurse or other personnel needed at Rapha. The cost of sponsoring these people for a MONTH are as follows:

• Doctor : £250 / 340
• Medical assistant : £150 / 220
• Registered Nurse : £100 / 150
• Midwife : £100 / 150
• Laboratory Technician : £100 / 150
• Nursing Aide : £40 / 60
• Supportive Staff : £30 / 45