Motorised Infantry Division, Air Force College Conduct Blood Donation Exercise At Nakasongola Cantonment

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The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Motorised Infantry Division, in partnership with the blood bank programme under the Nakasongola Community Blood Crisis initiative, a blood donation exercise at Nakasongola Cantonment. The exercise involved personnel from the Motorised Infantry Division and the Uganda Air Force College. Speaking at the exercise, Major General Charles Byanyima, the Commander…

3 Division Conducts Blood Donation Drive

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The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 3 Infantry Division, in partnership with the Moroto Blood Bank, has conducted a one-day blood donation drive aimed at boosting blood stocks in the Karamoja sub-region. The exercise was organised to address persistent shortages and ensure a steady supply for health facilities across the region. The Acting Division Medical…

Hundreds Turn Up At UPDF Medical Camps As OKOA MAISHA 26 Gains Momentum In Bulambuli

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Hundreds of residents from Bulambuli District turned up at Buginyanya NARO agricultural farm and Muyembe Health Centre IV to access free medical services offered by the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) at the ongoing Field Training Exercise, codenamed OKOA MAISHA 26. The OKOA MAISHA 26 Field Training Exercise commenced on 12 April 2026 in Bulambuli…

UPDF Conducts Free Medical Outreach in Kamwokya Ahead of International Women’s Day

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The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), through the Directorate of Women Affairs, has conducted a free medical outreach camp in Kikete, Kamwokya, as part of activities to commemorate International Women’s Day celebrations scheduled for March 8, 2026, at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds. The one-day medical camp was held at KCCA Primary School Kamwokya, where residents received…

UPDF, UK Military Deepen Cooperation in Healthcare and Rehabilitation

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A medical delegation from the United Kingdom military held a series of engagements with the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) aimed at strengthening collaboration in military healthcare, training and rehabilitation services. The engagements included visits to the UPDF National Referral Hospital in Mbuya and the Defence Forces Rehabilitation and Vocational Centre in Mubende, where discussions…

UPDF National Referral Hospital Highlights Human Resource As Driver Of Excellence

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The Joint Staff Health Services, Major General Dr Ambrose Musinguzi, has called on medical personnel at the UPDF National Referral Hospital to uphold professionalism, discipline, and teamwork as the facility positions itself as a leading centre of healthcare excellence in Uganda and the region. Speaking during the Chief of Defence Forces’ end-of-year dinner and team-building…

UPDF Troops Provide Free Medical Care in Nakaseke District During Readiness Exercise

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Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) troops from the International Peace Support Operations Training Centre (IPSO-TC) in Singo offered free medical treatment to hundreds of residents in the Kapeka community, in Nakaseke District. The medical camp, held at Naluvule Township, was part of the ongoing Mission Readiness Exercise (MRX) for Battle Group 47. Colonel David Watasa,…

UPDF Conducts Post-Operative Review of Patients Treated During 45th Anniversary Outreach in Kigezi

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The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) medical team has commenced a comprehensive post-operative review of patients who received medical and surgical care during the recent free medical outreach in the Kigezi sub-region, conducted as part of activities to mark the force’s 45th anniversary. The follow-up exercise is being carried out across the districts of Kisoro,…

Over 3,000 Receive Free Medical Care At UPDF Medical Outreach In Karamoja

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More than 3,000 residents of the Karamoja sub-region have received free medical treatment during a multi – day healthcare camp organised by 3 Infantry Division of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF). The outreach, part of nationwide activities ahead of the 45th Tarehe Sita anniversary to be marked in Kabale District, was launched to provide…