MTN Gives $5,400 to Uganda Clinic Serving 8,700 People

For years, expectant mothers arriving at Kyobugombe Health Centre II faced a heartbreaking reality: delivery beds so worn out they were leaking, leaving medical staff struggling to provide safe care during one of life's most critical moments.

That changed when MTN Uganda delivered 20 million Ugandan shillings (about $5,400) worth of medical equipment to the rural facility in Kabale District. The donation includes new delivery and maternity beds plus a solar power system to keep services running reliably.

The timing couldn't be better for the 8,700 residents who depend on this small clinic. Preacher Ekyarituha, who runs the facility, says they serve two sub-counties and treat more than 50 inpatients and 500 outpatients every month. Until now, they've been doing it with just two beds that were falling apart.

The equipment came through MTN Foundation's Changemakers Initiative, a program that finds and supports community solutions across Uganda. Andrew Tusubira from MTN Western Uganda emphasized that the equipment is just the beginning, urging staff to use their skills to maximize the impact.

Local leaders are celebrating the support, which fills a gap the district budget couldn't cover. Deputy Resident District Commissioner Michael Kyakashari said the donation arrives at a critical time, strengthening the clinic's ability to handle safe deliveries and emergency situations.

The Ripple Effect

This clinic is just one piece of a much larger story of change spreading across Uganda. The Changemakers Initiative has funded over 50 projects in three years, investing more than 1 billion shillings and reaching 235,000 people nationwide.

MTN Uganda is now putting another 500 million shillings into 25 new projects across all regions of the country. The company designed this phase to make sure every corner of Uganda benefits, not just urban centers.

The program supports communities in health, education, economic empowerment, environment, and water and sanitation. Each project starts with local solutions identified by the people who know their communities best.

Nearly 9,000 people in rural Kabale now have access to safer maternal healthcare and emergency services that simply weren't possible before.