Rukungiri District Local Government has received four motorcycles, complete with accessories, and gumboots donated by Ministry of Health with support from Gavi, and UNICEF, to strengthen community health services and improve healthcare delivery across the district.
The donation is expected to facilitate the movement of health workers, enhance community health sensitization, and improve access to essential health services.
Speaking during the handover ceremony, the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer (DCAO), Mr. Edward Katuramu Bwambale, expressed gratitude to MOH, UNICEF, and Gavi for their support. He noted that the donated items would enable health workers to reach communities more effectively and sensitize the public on various health-related issues.
He emphasized that the motorcycles and gumboots would facilitate field activities and strengthen the delivery of community health services.
The District Vice Chairperson, Mr. James Turyamubona also thanked the Government and development partners for the support, describing the donation as an important contribution to the welfare of health workers and the improvement of service delivery.
He noted that equipping health workers with the necessary tools would enable them to perform their duties more effectively, particularly during community outreach activities.
Meanwhile, the Deputy Resident District Commissioner (Deputy RDC), Mr. Wilberforce Ongom, appreciated the Government, Ministry of Health and development partners, UNICEF and Gavi, for supporting the district with the equipment.
He urged the health workers to use the motorcycles and gumboots responsibly and strictly for their intended purposes. He emphasized the importance of ensuring that the donated items contribute directly to improved healthcare services for the people of Rukungiri.
Mr. Ongom further encouraged the beneficiaries to maintain the equipment properly and ensure that it is put to effective use to achieve the intended objectives.
Motorcycles Received
The four motorcycles donated to Rukungiri District Local Government bear the following registration numbers: UG31 02492, UG31 02493, UG31 02495 and UG31 02494.
The donation is expected to strengthen community health outreach activities and support health workers in delivering essential health services to communities across Rukungiri.
