1958 view of Kisiizi - the old flax factory buildings...

Handmade bricks were used - as they still are today. A lot of work led to dramatic transformation as the new Kisiizi Hospital took shape...

1962...

and 1964 ...

Staff singing - early 1960's. The green dresses for the Hospital Nurse Aides are still seen today, as they work for their hospital certificates...

Dr John Sharp, founding Medical Superintendent

HISTORY
In 1956 a group of African Christians and missionaries met in Kabale, SW Uganda, to chose a site to start a Christian Hospital. This was to continue the work of Kabale Mission Hospital opened in 1921 but closed in the second world war.
Kisiizi was chosen as an obsolete flax factory provided a good building and there is a beautiful waterfall allowing the generation of hydro-electricity. In addition, Kisiizi has a reliable spring of clean drinking water.
Dr & Mrs John Sharp master-minded the project and on 30th March, 1958, a great Thanksgiving Service was held at Kisiizi for the official opening.

Kisiizi Staff in 1993 with Bishop Ruhindi.

the old children's ward being demolished...

and the new replacement 2 storey block commencing...

and the doors fitted...

Rev David Rutaheirwe, Chaplain; Minister of Youth visiting; Dr Peter Winfrey, Medical Superintendent; Mr Moses Mugume, Hospital Administrator.

Bishop Edward, Chairman of the Kisiizi Board, addresses the gathering at the launch of the Anti-Retroviral Drug programme.