By The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) contingent in Somalia has received a fresh supply of medical equipment and resources from partners Bancroft to strengthen its Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) activities at the Level II hospital in Mogadishu.
Brigadier General Joseph Musoke Ssemwanga, Sector One commander, praised Bancroft for their continued support to UPDF operations and administrative activities in Somalia.
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“Support like this ensures that our medical teams can continue providing essential services not only to our soldiers but also to Somali civilians,” Brig Gen Musoke said, urging hospital staff to maintain strict accountability in managing the supplies.
Col Dr Joseph Asea, representing Bancroft, highlighted that the hospital serves a large civilian population and emphasized the importance of sustained assistance to make medical services more accessible.
Captain Dr John Robert Obwapus, Commanding Officer of the Level II hospital, reported a steady increase in patients seeking care. “On average, we treat 800 to 1,200 Somali nationals each month, with approximately 60 requiring major surgical operations,” he said.
Dr Safi Abdinur Ahmed, representing the Somali National Army, thanked both Bancroft and the UPDF for maintaining medical services for the local population.
The handover ceremony was attended by Sector One Chief Administrative Officer Colonel John Mark Ssemanda, Bancroft Operations Manager Rocky van Blerk, and medical personnel from the Level II hospital.
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