– Refurbishment and donation are part of the MTN 20 year anniversary celebrations
– Items donated include beds, mosquito nets, blankets and bedsheets
– The refurbishment and donation cost nearly Shs40m
– MTN Uganda will be making several donations during the MTN 20-year celebration regional expos
Friday 15th March 2019
Gulu – MTN Uganda through the MTN Foundation has today refurbished and donated to Cwero Health Centre III, located along Gulu – Kitgum road in order to address the health challenges around the community.
As part of the 20 year celebrations in Uganda, MTN has been in Gulu holding a regional expo, which includes Corporate Social Responsibility. At the handover ceremony held at Cwero Health Center III, the MTN representative, Mr. Samuel Okiring noted that the health sector remains an area the company would continue to supporting over the years.
“As a company we cannot solve all the health issues in the country. However we can play a role in improving the health sector by providing vital hospital items that will contribute to bettering livelihoods of the community that uses this health centre. Our commitment is to ensure people are connected to better health services. We believe that investment in the health sector is as important has investing in the communication infrastructure,” he said.
The MTN Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of MTN Uganda is implementing the refurbishment and donation of items in the health centres. On top of giving the health centre a fresh look, MTN Uganda also donated 10 beds, blankets, mosquito nets, mattresses and bed sheets. Two weeks ago, the MTN Foundation also refurbished and donated to Kamukira Health Centre in Kabale.
“Our aim is to impact more people every day by ensuring their stay in health centres is made as comfortable as possible in order to enable their healing and recovery back to full health. The MTN Foundation is committed to continue working with the government – through Ministry of Health and local government officials – to ensure that we support where there is a need.,” explained Bryan Mbasa, The Manger MTN Foundation.
The handover ceremony in Gulu was graced by Hon. Okello Oryem, the State Minister for Foreign Affairs, who noted that the government should not be the only source of resources to improve the health sector.
“As government we welcome this initiative by the MTN Foundation and applaud you for partnering with us in extending the reach of much needed health care services to the people of this community and the surrounding areas.
However, now that our friends from MTN Uganda have refurbished and furnished this hospital, it is the responsibility of the Hospital administration and District Officials here to ensure that this hospital is furnished with the appropriate human resource and complemented with stocking the much needed medical drugs.,” he said.
In 1998, MTN launched its operations in Uganda. In those 20 years it has paid about Shs 2 trillion in taxes and employs over 500,000 people both directly and directly. On top of that, at least 11.2 million customers use the network to connect. As part of the celebrations, MTN is holding regional expos in order to appreciate the 20 years of being everywhere in Uganda.
MTN Regional Expos calendar.
| Town | Dates |
| Gulu | 11th to 17th March 2019 |
| Lira | 18th to 24th March 2019 |
| Fort Portal | 1st to 7th April 2019 |
| Mbarara | 8th to 14th April 2019 |
| Arua | 29th April to 5th May 2019 |
| Hoima | 6th to 12th May 2019 |
| Mbale | 20th to 25th May 2019 |
ENDS
About MTN Foundation
The MTN Uganda Foundation is a non-profit entity that was inaugurated in July 2007 as a vehicle through which MTN Uganda implements its corporate social investments (CSI). The main objective of the foundation is to improve the quality of life in communities across the country by supporting and implementing sustainable projects in education, health, art and sciences, sports and other national priorities.
The MTN Uganda Foundation is governed by an independent Non-Executive Board of Trustees made up on eminent members of society. These include:
· George Egaddu (Chairman)
· Dr. Eric Adriko (Patron)
· H.E. LS Mollo, the South African High Commissioner
· Hon Maria Kiwanuka
· Dr. Paula Munderi
About MTN Uganda
Launched in 1998, MTN Uganda is the leading communications operator in Uganda, offering Mobile and Fixed telecommunications, Mobile Money Services and Internet Service Provisioning. As at 31st December 2018, MTN Uganda recorded 11.2 million subscribers across Uganda. Visit us at www.mtn.co.ug or follow us on www.youtube.com/mtnug andwww.twitter.com/mtnug or www.twitter.com/mtnugprofor assistance.
About the MTN Group
Launched in 1994, the MTN Group is a leading emerging market operator, connecting subscribers in 22 countries in Africa and the Middle East. The MTN Group is listed on the JSE Securities Exchange in South Africa under the share code: “MTN.” As of 31st December 2018, MTN recorded 233 million subscribers with 27.1 million active Mobile Money users and 78.8 million active Data users across its operations in Afghanistan, Benin, Botswana, Cameroon, Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea Bissau, Guinea Republic, Iran, Liberia, Nigeria, Republic of Congo (Congo-Brazzaville), Rwanda, South Africa, Sudan, South Sudan, Swaziland, Syria, Uganda, Yemen and Zambia. Visit us at www.mtn.com. Alternative www.mtnbusiness.com andwww.mtnmmo.com
For more information, please contact:
§ Justina Ntabgoba on mediadesk.ug@mtn.comor 0312 121 064
§ Val Okecho on mediadesk.ug@mtn.com or 0312 125 665
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