The maternity wing of Entebbe Regional Referral Hospital has received medical consumables and equipment worth sh 50 million to improve maternal and newborn healthcare services. The donationf ollows a community transformation campaign launched last year by Stanbic Bank Uganda in partnership with Entebbe Golf Club, as part of ongoing efforts to give back to the community and enhance access to essential health services.
Dr. John Bosco Nsubuga, Director of Entebbe Regional Referral Hospital, welcomed the support, noting the facility’s growing demand for specialised maternal care.
“We perform over 5,000 operations annually, about 75% of which are Caesarean sections. As a regional referral hospital, we handle many complicated cases arising from excessive bleeding, obstructed labour, and other emergencies. The donated items will have a significant impact on the community, and we will ensure they are utilised effectively for their intended purpose,” he said.
Arthur Kiwanuka, Head of Affluent Banking at Stanbic Bank Uganda, explained that the initiative was inspired by the need to create meaningful and sustainable change within communities. “Each time a golfer paid green fees using our FlexiPay platform, sh 10,000 was set aside for this cause. What started as small individual contributions has grown into a significant impact. Today, we are proud to donate essential medical equipment and supplies valued at sh 50 million to the maternity unit of Entebbe Regional Referral Hospital,” Kiwanuka said.
The donated items include an infant warmer, a heavy-duty suction machine, a seven- section hydraulic operating theatre table, a standard Caesarean instrument set, an LED examination lamp, and 100 Mama Kits for expectant mothers. Kiwanuka added that the donation aligns with Stanbic Bank’s broader mission of driving Uganda’s growth and development. “We are currently implementing a three-year, sh 1 trillion development commitment focused on women, youth, and farmers, who are key contributors to economic growth. In recent months alone, we have supported about 85 health facilities across the country,” he noted.
He also highlighted the long-standing relationship between Stanbic Bank and Entebbe Golf Club, which has evolved beyond sports partnerships such as Match Play and the Entebbe Open.
“Today, we are not just talking about sports; we are delivering hope and improved healthcare to mothers and families. This sh 50 million contribution demonstrates what we can achieve together,” he said. According to Kiwanuka, the funds were mobilised through multiple channels, including sh 25 million from Entebbe Golf Club green fees, sh 7 million raised during the Independence Marathon Run, and sh 20 million from Stanbic Bank’s Corporate Social Investment fund.
Serwano Walusimbi, Captain of Entebbe Golf Club, emphasised the club’s commitment to community wellbeing. “Golf has always been about fitness and fellowship, but today it represents true camaraderie as people unite for a common cause. We are here to ensure that no mother loses her life while bringing new life into this world. Those who are more privileged have a responsibility to support those who are less fortunate, and we will continue to stand with communities in need,” he said.
