By Our Reporter
Ecobank, in collaboration with Malaria Free Uganda (MFU), the Ministry of Well being, and different key companions, have donated important blood financial institution gear value UGX 1.3 billion to the Uganda Blood Transfusion Providers (UBTS) on the Nakasero Blood Financial institution, Kampala. The gear consists of 2 double-door fridges, 4 platelet agitators, and 4 flooring preparative centrifuges, all geared toward strengthening UBTS’s capability to handle extreme malaria-related anemia and different vital medical wants.
Malaria is a significant public well being concern in Uganda, with extreme instances usually resulting in life-threatening anemia. Its remedy accounts for 30-50% of the nation’ s blood use. Over 12 million malaria instances are reported yearly, with the sickness being a number one reason for dying amongst kids below 5. This intervention goals to help UBTS’ efforts.
Talking on the handover, Ms Grace Muliisa, Ecobank’s Managing Director, reaffirmed the financial institution’s dedication to supporting Uganda’s healthcare system. “This initiative aligns with Ecobank’s mission to champion impactful, sustainable healthcare initiatives. By offering this gear, we’re serving to UBTS to save lots of lives and additional strengthen Uganda’s healthcare system. At Ecobank Uganda, we stay dedicated to championing a malaria-free Uganda by way of our partnership with Malaria Free Uganda.” She stated.
Mr. Kenneth Mugisha, The Board Chairman for Malaria Free Uganda, highlighted the group’s useful resource mobilization and advocacy position, acknowledging the significance of partaking companions to help Nationwide Malaria Management Division (NMCD)’s imaginative and prescient of ZERO MALARIA DEATHS. “This gear marks a big step towards guaranteeing the provision of adequate blood to handle extreme malaria and avert preventable deaths. We thank Ecobank and all stakeholders for his or her continued dedication,” he stated.
The Minister of Well being: Dr Jane Ruth Aceng praised the collaboration, calling for additional sources and commitments to scale up efforts to remove malaria in Uganda. “Companions and stakeholders are urged to proceed to help the MFU Malaria Elimination Fund. This may assist maintain interventions that cut back the burden of malaria and strengthen public well being methods” She added.
This partnership demonstrates the ability of personal sector engagement and multi-stakeholder collaboration in addressing Uganda’s urgent well being challenges. The gear is anticipated to reinforce UBTS’s effectivity in blood assortment, processing, and storage, not solely addressing malaria-related anemia but in addition supporting different vital wants resembling maternal well being and emergency response for trauma victims. With continued help, the objective of ZERO MALARIA DEATHS is inside attain.
