Free Medical Camp Draws Hundreds In Kitgum To Honour UPDF Lt Gen Paul Lokech

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 service.

This year’s camp, supported by volunteers from George Fox University and medical personnel from the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 5 Infantry Division, has drawn more than 1,000 attendees.

The collaboration is intended to enhance the scale and effectiveness of services offered to the local population.

Major General Keith Katungi, Commander of the 5 Infantry Division, officiated the launch and underscored the importance of proactive health measures. “Health is the key to human living. Take advantage of these services to check for conditions that may affect your well-being,” he urged.

The camp, spearheaded by PLF in partnership with George Fox University, the UPDF Medical Team, and other stakeholders, offers a range of essential medical services free of charge. These include general consultations, dental care, HIV testing, blood pressure and sugar screening, and physiotherapy.

UPDF medical personnel will continue to operate outpatient services throughout the remaining two days of the camp.

Several local dignitaries were present at the launch, including Senior Assistant RDC Ogutti Geoffrey Oguti, District Health Officer Dr Henry Otto, and LC5 Chairperson Christopher Arwai Obol. Obol praised the initiative, calling for continued cooperation between healthcare providers and the community. “Lt Gen Lokech’s legacy in championing community well-being lives on through this camp. We thank PLF and all partners for their continued service,” he said.

The camp is part of a wider series of commemorative activities celebrating the life and service of Lt Gen Paul Lokech, a celebrated national hero. Additional tributes, including a football tournament and a marathon, are scheduled to take place in Agago District in August 2025.

Attendees at the event included members of the late General’s family, senior officials from the UPDF and Uganda Police Force, and community leaders from Kitgum District.

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