The Second Deputy Prime Minister of the Busoga Kingdom, Owek. Alhaji Osman Ahmed Noor, has applauded dfcu Bank for demonstrating commitment to community service beyond profit-making as the bank marked its 62nd anniversary with the launch of a major health camp in Walukuba, Jinja.
Representing His Majesty the Kyabazinga of Busoga at the dfcu Humanity Day event, Owek. Osman praised the bank for dedicating its anniversary celebrations to humanity, health, and community wellbeing.
He highlighted the launch of the joint dfcu Bank–Rotary Uganda Health Camp, which offered free medical services including sickle cell screening, diabetes testing, malaria diagnosis and treatment, dental care, eye care, and general medical consultations.
The initiative builds on previous collaborative efforts by dfcu Bank and its partners that have already benefited more than 21,700 Ugandans, including support for over 2,500 surgeries and 22 life-saving heart procedures.
Owek. Osman said the health camp aligns with the Kyabazinga’s vision that “health comes before everything else,” aimed at building a healthy, productive, and self-reliant Busoga.
He urged residents to take advantage of health camps whenever they are organised, embrace early testing, and adopt preventive healthcare practices.
“Health is foundational to the prosperity of our kingdom,” he said.
The Busoga Kingdom official also invited dfcu Bank to widen its partnership with the kingdom beyond health initiatives to include youth skilling, women empowerment, education, agriculture, and efforts to combat teenage pregnancies.
Speaking at the event, Kate Kiiza, who represented the bank’s Chief Executive Officer, reiterated dfcu Bank’s belief that strong communities are key to sustainable growth.
She noted that the health camp successfully reached its target of serving more than 2,000 people with essential health services that are often inaccessible because of cost and long distances to health facilities.
“We are deeply appreciative of the support and partnership of the Busoga Kingdom,” Kiiza said, commending the kingdom for its mobilisation efforts and leadership on social issues.
She also thanked Rotary Uganda for its longstanding partnership with the bank in health, education, and community development programmes.
Kiiza revealed that dfcu Bank had allocated Shs1 billion towards humanitarian activities in partnership with Busoga Kingdom and Rotary Uganda to support communities across the Busoga sub-region.
She further disclosed that the bank plans to organise 17 health camps across the country as part of activities to celebrate its 62nd anniversary, with the Jinja health camp marking the official launch of the nationwide campaign.
After her remarks, Kiiza introduced dfcu Bank staff members to guests who attended the event.
Meanwhile, the District Governor of Rotary District 9213, Geoffrey Martin Kitakule, expressed gratitude to dfcu Bank and the Busoga Kingdom for the partnership.
He echoed the Kyabazinga’s message on the importance of health, saying that without a healthy population, there can be no strong kingdom.
Kitakule reaffirmed Rotary’s commitment to working with partners to improve livelihoods and transform communities across the region.
The event concluded with the official declaration of dfcu Humanity Day and the opening of the Walukuba Health Camp.
The function was attended by Busoga Kingdom ministers including Owek. Babirye Yudaya, members of the royal family, royal chiefs led by Samuel Zirabamuzale Nkuutu, government officials, health professionals, and Rotarians.
The health camp ended after serving more than 2,000 people.
The collaboration highlights growing partnerships between the private sector, cultural institutions, and humanitarian organisations in addressing healthcare challenges and promoting socio-economic development in Busoga.
