A total of 424 residents of Mutungo have received free medical screening, treatment, health education and referrals as dfcu Bank and Rotary Uganda continue a three-year partnership aimed at taking essential healthcare services closer to communities.
The latest health camp, organised by the Rotary Club of Kigo Seven Lakes Golf with support from dfcu Bank and health service providers, provided residents with access to outpatient consultations, eye screening, malaria testing, HIV counselling and testing, diabetes screening, triage and medical referrals.
The outreach is part of a wider community health programme that has reached more than 30 communities across Uganda since the partnership began.
A year ago, dfcu Bank committed UGX 1 billion over three years to support Rotary Uganda’s health initiatives, including community health camps, screening, health education, referrals and access to specialised care.
More than 30,000 Ugandans have so far benefited from the programme, including 22 children from western Uganda who have received heart surgeries.For dfcu Bank, the initiative builds on its long-standing contribution to Uganda’s development.
Established in 1964 as a development finance institution, dfcu has supported economic activity across sectors including agriculture, manufacturing, tourism, education and health.
Speaking about the partnership, Diana Nanono, Sustainability Manager at dfcu Bank, said access to healthcare was closely connected to the financial wellbeing of households.
“Health costs can put significant pressure on families, particularly when a condition is detected late. People can also lose income when illness keeps them away from work. Taking basic screening and health information closer to communities can help people identify health problems earlier and seek treatment before they become more serious,” Nanono said.
Healthcare providers at the Mutungo camp reported cases of common illnesses, including malaria and pneumonia among children, alongside an increasing prevalence of non-communicable diseases among adults, particularly hypertension and diabetes.
Residents were also educated on nutrition, physical activity and the importance of seeking medical attention early.
Maria Odido, President of the Rotary Club of Kigo Seven Lakes Golf, said the partnership was helping bridge gaps in access to basic healthcare and health information.
“Many people still have limited access to health information and basic medical services. Bringing these services closer to communities gives people an opportunity to be screened, receive advice and, where necessary, be referred for further treatment,” Odido said.
The health camp also included a blood donation drive, which had collected approximately 25 units by the middle of the event.
The donated blood will support patients requiring transfusions, including mothers experiencing complications during childbirth, accident victims, surgical patients and people undergoing treatment for conditions such as cancer and sickle cell disease.
Beyond providing one-off medical services, the dfcu-Rotary partnership combines community screening with health education and referral services.
This approach enables residents to access basic healthcare within their communities while creating pathways to specialised treatment for those who require further care.
The partnership forms part of broader efforts by dfcu Bank and Rotary Uganda to strengthen community wellbeing by addressing healthcare needs alongside the social and economic challenges that affect households.
