Ministry of Health, NMS and Global Paints Support UPDF’s Tarehe Sita Activities
The National Medical Stores (NMS) and Ministry of Health have donated to the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) items meant to support the ongoing Defence Forces’ (Army) week activities in Acholi sub-region.
The donation by NMS comprised of Mama Kits, medicines and assortments worth Shs80,600,000 whereas the Ministry of health donated 100,000 mosquito nets.
The UPDF Director of Public Health, Dr. Ambrose Oiko received the donation at the UPDF medical stores in Bombo.
Dr. Oiko said the donation will considerably boost the week-long medical support to the people of Acholi.
“The turn up on Tarehe Sita activities are usually very high. When we receive such support, we are not only able to serve more people but also expand on the range of services to offer,” Dr Oiko said.
He noted that, so far, large numbers of people have shown interest in the just commenced free medical services from the UPDF.
“We are humbled by the positive response of the people to our services. We feel encouraged as medics when our clients show awareness of the significance of keeping healthy,” said Dr. Oiko.
Dr. Oiko further said that a healthy population is a significant factor for socio-economic transformation and a secure nation.
“We appreciate the support from NMS and the Ministry towards ensuring the important goal of building a healthy human resource that every nation strives to achieve,” he said.
He added that the donation by the two organizations is, “a manifestation of their longstanding good working relationship with the UPDF as well as a dedication to ensuring the wellbeing and health of Ugandans.”
In a similar show of solidarity with the UPDF, Global Paints donated paint to facelift some schools an health centers in Acholi sub-region where the Army week and 38th Tarehe Sita will be celebrated on 6th Feb.
The UPDF medical and engineering teams are conducting symbolic civil-military activities in all the districts of Acholi sub-region to mark the 38th Tarehe Sita anniversary whose main celebrations will take place on February 6, 2019 at Kitgum Core Primary Teachers’ College grounds. Many corporate companies have partnered with the UPDF in the weeklong activities ahead of the main celebration in Kitgum.
