Crisis as Jinja Hospital’s only anesthesiologist leaves for greener pastures

Jinja Regional Referral Hospital’s only anesthesiologist has departed for greener pastures, leaving the health facility racing against time to find a replacement. 

The departure of the anesthesiologist comes amidst government efforts to improve salaries for healthcare workers and scientists, including science teachers, among others.

An anesthesiologist is a doctor who has special training in administering drugs or other agents to prevent or relieve pain during surgery or other procedures.

The Hospital Director, Dr Alfred Yayi, said the…