The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces National Referral Hospital hosted a high-level delegation from the United States, reaffirming the long-standing medical partnership and ongoing cooperation in military healthcare between the two countries. The U.S. delegation was led by the Assistant Secretary of War for Health Affairs Dr Stephen Ferrara. Maj Gen Dr. Ambrose Musinguzi, the…
Soldiers and staff at the Military Police Brigade of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) participated in a blood donation exercise at Military Police Headquarters, supporting the National Blood Bank’s efforts to save lives. The Political Commissar of the Military Police, Major Bernard Karugaba, praised the initiative: “Donating blood saves millions of lives in Uganda.…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has officially inaugurated the new leadership for the UPDF National Referral Hospital in Mbuya, appointing Col Ronald Nangamba as Chief Executive Officer and Col Dr John Lusiba as Deputy CEO. Presiding over the inaugural meeting, Maj Gen Ambrose Musinguzi, the Joint Staff – Health Services, urged the new leadership…
The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, this afternoon conducted an inspection tour of the UPDF National Referral Hospital in Mbuya, a state-of-the-art medical facility set to be officially commissioned by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. The hospital, equipped with cutting-edge medical technology, is poised to revolutionise healthcare for military personnel, their families, and…
A major free healthcare outreach, held in honour of the late Lt Gen Paul Lokech, opened today at Christ the King Parish in Kitgum. The Paul Lokech Medical Camp, now an annual event, was launched by the Paul Lokech Foundation (PLF), which was established in 2022 by the General’s family to preserve his legacy of…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has established its inaugural Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC), a milestone initiative designed to enhance disease surveillance and bolster the military’s readiness to respond to emerging health threats. Chaired by Prof Dr Moses Joloba of Makerere University, the committee brings together leading experts including Prof Byarugaba Denis (Makerere University), Prof…
Senior leadership of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) conducted a comprehensive inspection of the nearly completed UPDF National Referral and Teaching Hospital in Mbuya, focusing on construction progress and installation of medical equipment ahead of its official commissioning. Maj Gen Jack Bakasumba, who chaired the visit, urged officers to thoroughly evaluate the facility,…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) conducted a free medical outreach camp in Kisimula Parish, Kapeeka Sub-county, Nakaseke District, providing essential healthcare services to residents. The initiative was organized by UGABAG XLIV undergoing pre-mission training at the International Peace Support Operations Training Centre (IPSO-TC) in Singo. The medical camp offered a range of…
Hon Huda Abason Oleru, Minister of State for Defence and Veteran Affairs, welcomed a delegation of Members of Parliament from the Defence and Internal Affairs Committee to the UPDF National Referral Hospital at Lower Mbuya, in Kampala. The committee, led by Hon Wilson Kajwengye, MP for Nyabushozi County, was on a fact-finding mission to…
Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) personnel have been urged to maintain vigilance and adhere to preventive measures as the Mpox outbreak intensifies. Col Dr Henry Kyobe, Incident Commander at the Ministry of Health, issued this call during a briefing at the International Peace Support Operations Training Centre (IPSO TC) in Singo, Nakaseke District, underscoring the…