Kyobugombe Health Centre II in Kabale District has received a Shs20 million boost in medical equipment and infrastructure aimed at improving maternal healthcare and emergency services for thousands of residents.
The support, delivered under the Changemakers Initiative, includes maternity and delivery beds as well as a solar power system to enhance service delivery at the facility.
The intervention is expected to benefit more than 8,700 residents, particularly women and children who depend on the health centre for essential services.
The facility is among the beneficiaries of the programme’s third phase in Western Uganda, as community-focused investments continue to expand across the country.
“We believe that the benefits of a modern, connected life must go hand in hand with access to quality healthcare,” said Andrew Tusubira, Commercial Head for Western Region at MTN Uganda.
“Connectivity is important, but it is most meaningful when people are healthy, empowered and able to participate fully in their communities and in the economy,” he added.
Kabale Resident District Commissioner Michael Kyakashari welcomed the intervention, noting that it comes at a critical time for the community.
“This support will strengthen the capacity of Kyobugombe Health Centre II to provide safer deliveries and respond more effectively to emergencies,” he said, adding that partnerships with the private sector remain key to improving health outcomes.
The Changemakers Initiative, launched three years ago, supports community-driven solutions across sectors such as health, education, economic empowerment, environment, and water and sanitation.
To date, the programme has funded more than 50 projects, invested over Shs1 billion, and reached more than 235,000 beneficiaries nationwide.
An additional Shs500 million is being invested in the current phase to support 25 projects across all regions, reflecting efforts to ensure inclusive and geographically balanced impact.
Other beneficiaries include the Migeera Women Centre of Influence in Nakasongola District and Nyenje Voice Savings Association in Mukono District, which have received support to expand vocational training and income-generating activities.
Tusubira said the approach focuses on strengthening existing community initiatives rather than introducing external solutions.
“We are supporting people and institutions that are already making a difference. When you strengthen what communities are already doing, the impact is deeper and more sustainable,” he said.
Kabale District Health Officer Dr Gilbert Mateka said the new equipment will improve maternal care, ensure continuity of services through reliable power supply, and enhance emergency response at the facility.
The initiative is expected to continue expanding nationwide, positioning community-led development as a key pillar of broader social investment efforts.
