The Mwiri Old Boys Association (MOBA) has donated a medical blood bank refrigerator worth UGX 3.6 million to the maternity ward at Jinja Regional Referral Hospital in a move aimed at strengthening maternal healthcare services and improving emergency response for mothers and newborns.
The specialized equipment will support the safe storage of blood and blood products, ensuring their availability during maternal emergencies that often require immediate blood transfusions and life-saving interventions.
The donation was spearheaded by the Mbawo Cohort, comprising alumni who studied at Busoga College Mwiri between the 1991–1996/97 academic years, as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative ahead of the crowning of the Mwiri League Season 6 (2025–2026).
Speaking during the handover, MOBA President Daniel Mushabe commended the alumni for mobilizing personal resources to purchase the medical unit, describing the gesture as a reflection of the values of service and community responsibility instilled in students at Busoga College Mwiri.
“This contribution demonstrates the spirit of giving back to society that our school continues to nurture among its alumni,” Mushabe said.
According to Gibson Nangono, a representative of the Mbawo Cohort, the decision to donate the blood bank refrigerator was informed by a needs assessment and a request from the hospital’s senior medical consultant.
“We wanted to make a contribution that would have a direct impact on saving lives. Maternal emergencies often require instant access to blood transfusions and high-efficacy drugs, and this equipment will help ensure that these critical supplies are stored safely and readily available,” Nangono said.
Shadrach Olinga, the Chairman of the Mwiri League, said the league has consistently championed community-focused initiatives alongside its objectives of networking, mentorship and recreation among alumni.
“This machine is going to save lives here in Jinja. This is a town that raised us and a town that most of us call home,” Olinga said.
Hospital officials welcomed the donation, noting that improved blood storage capacity will enhance the facility’s ability to respond to obstetric emergencies and contribute to better maternal and newborn health outcomes.
The donation adds to a growing list of community development initiatives undertaken by MOBA alumni, underscoring the association’s commitment to supporting healthcare, education and social welfare programmes in communities where its members live and work.
