Atoizu Town Council, led by Chairperson, Kitoli Naje, felicitated Atoizu Primary Health Centre (PHC) led by Dr Gihuka Chishi, the lone Medical Officer of Atoizu PHC on October 12 for achieving National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS) certification.

AAM-PHC Atoizu secured an overall score of 91.12 per cent in the external assessment conducted on July 10 and 11, 2026. The certification was communicated by the National Health Systems Resource Centre on October 5.

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Meanwhile, grievances concerning the facility highlighted shortages of nursing personnel and Medical Officers, along with a vacant pharmacist’s position following the retirement of the previous incumbent.

It was reported that the PHC is operating with only two nurses and one Medical Officer, despite its 24-hour operational requirements. The staffing constraints highlight the importance of continued support to sustain quality healthcare delivery in Atoizu.