| ### St. Joseph Ward The St. Joseph Ward is one of the major medical wards in Huruma Hospital. Housed in one of the Hospital's oldest buildings, it has a capacity of 52 beds. The ward is split with a section for male patients and a section for female patients. Attached to this ward is the mental health department, the office of the Tuberculosis/Leprosy co-ordinator and a counselling section. The ward operates at a high volume of seriously ill patients creating a challenging environment for its medical and nursing staff. Departmental Challenges: Increase in staff count to meet the massive medical and nursing demands. Staffing stability to eliminate fluctuations in patient care. The establishment of a Mental Health section for improved care and a risk reducing separation from the other patients on the ward. A stimulation of staff motivation toward a greater quality care and harder work.