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Prudential Uganda donates UGX 111 million worth of essential medical supplies to Mulago National Referral Hospital

Chief Operations Officer Prudential Uganda, Sheila Sabune (2nd L), and the Head of Marketing and Communications, Peter Mugarura (L) handing over Essential Medical Supplies worth $30,000 to Deputy Executive Director Dr. John Sekabira (2nd R) and other officials from Mulago National Referral Hospital. The handover event was held today (22nd August 2023) at Mulago National Referral Hospital.

Chief Operations Officer Prudential Uganda, Sheila Sabune (2nd L), and the Head of Marketing and Communications, Peter Mugarura (L) handing over Essential Medical Supplies worth $30,000 to Deputy Executive Director Dr. John Sekabira (2nd R) and other officials from Mulago National Referral Hospital. The handover event was held today (22nd August 2023) at Mulago National Referral Hospital.

Prudential Uganda has  announced a $30,000 donation to Mulago National Referral Hospital in form of essential medical supplies such as safety boxes for syringes, heavy-duty aprons, sterile and examination gloves, etc

The donation, which is part of the Prudential Post COVID Recovery Funds initiative, is a significant step in Prudential’s commitment to the health and well-being of Ugandans and supporting vital institutions such as Mulago National Referral Hospital to boost their ability to provide exceptional medical care.

Tetteh Ayitevie, the CEO of Prudential Uganda, said COVID had impacted many people and institutions, emphasizing that there was a need for collective action in the journey to recovery.

“As we navigate the post-COVID landscape, Prudential Uganda remains committed to our community’s health and well-being. Our partnership with Mulago National Referral Hospital is a testament to our dedication of fostering a stronger and more resilient healthcare system,” he said.

Dr. Rosemary Byanyima, the Executive Director of Mulago National Referral Hospital, thanked Prudential and its community investment arm, noting that the support will be instrumental in ongoing efforts to enhance patient care and medical services.

“Mulago National Referral Hospital hosts one of the largest number of patients and to-date, it remains the epicentre of the fight against COVID. This contribution contributes significantly to our post-COVID recovery endeavours,”she said.

This Covid relief fund has been provided by Prudential Uganda with the support from the Prudence Foundation, the community investment arm of Prudential plc in Asia and Africa.

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