Kenneth Mumba Kalifungwa, Stanbic Bank’s Chief Executive handing over a Mama Kit to one of the expectant mothers at Mpugwe Health Center
HABARI DAILY I Kampala, Uganda I Mpugwe Health Center III in Masaka District, is the recipient of essential medical equipment valued at Shs 25 million, courtesy of Stanbic Bank Uganda.
The donation includes three delivery beds, two oxygen concentrators, and 100 Mama Kits, all identified as critical by the facility’s administration to enhance maternal and emergency care.
The health center serves a population of over 14,000 and is crucial in supporting the overwhelmed Masaka Referral Hospital, which receives an average of 200 out patients and 35 antenatal cases daily.
Handed over by Kenneth Mumba Kalifungwa, Stanbic Bank Uganda’s Chief Executive the donation is a big boost to Mpugwe Health Center, which is located along the Mombasa-Kampala-Mbarara-Kigali Highway, and serves as the first point of contact for accident victims and patients from neighboring districts, and countries like Tanzania, Rwanda and DRC.
During the event, Kalifungwa emphasized the bank’s commitment to improving access to quality healthcare as a key component of its Corporate Social Investment (CSI) strategy.
Mumba handing over the equipment to the facility incharge, Victoria Nassolo
“This donation reflects our belief that a healthy population is essential for a strong economy. When people are healthy, they can work, save, invest, and grow, ultimately strengthening the financial sector and supporting Uganda’s broader development goals,” he stated.
He said that the donation aligns with Stanbic’s CSI framework, which focuses on Education, Environment, and Health, particularly empowering women, youth, and farmers. It also supports Uganda’s pursuit of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, especially Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being.
Hajji Ahamada Washaki, the Masaka Resident City Commissioner expressed deep gratitude to Stanbic for the donation, noting its immediate impact on service delivery and life-saving capabilities, particularly in maternal and emergency care.
He urged the hospital leadership to safeguard the donated equipment and avoid practices like theft of medical supplies.
“This exemplifies corporate citizenship at its best, where private sector partners actively support government efforts to strengthen healthcare delivery,” said Washaki.
Nassolo Victoria, the in-charge at the health center, described the initiative as a timely intervention that alleviates significant financial burdens.
“This donation has helped offset a quarter of our entire budget as a health center. The funds saved can now be redirected to address other crucial areas,” she noted.
She added that while Mpugwe is fully staffed, the facility has been grappling with equipment shortages, a challenge now mitigated by Uganda’s top private bank.
Mumba reiterated Stanbic Bank’s long-term commitment to creating shared value and investing in initiatives that empower communities while fostering inclusive economic growth.
He later pledged to provide a baby warmer machine to Mpugwe, having witnessed a child being cared for using rudimentary methods.
