dfcu Bank, in partnership with Rotary Uganda, has launched its first countrywide health outreach initiative, aimed at promoting preventive healthcare and improving access to essential medical services for communities across Uganda.
The inaugural dfcu Bank and Rotary Uganda Health Camp, held at St. Paul Church of Uganda in Mbuya, marks the beginning of a three-year partnership between the two institutions. As part of this collaboration, dfcu Bank has committed UGX 1 billion to support free medical services, health education, and community outreach nationwide.
This initiative builds on dfcu Bank’s tradition of community investment and Rotary Uganda’s legacy of humanitarian service, reflecting a shared commitment to transforming lives. While dfcu focuses on its purpose of Transforming Lives and Businesses in Uganda, Rotary continues its mission of Service Above Self.
The event also served as the official launch of dfcu Humanity Day, an annual day of service commemorating the bank’s founding on May 14, 1964. On this day, dfcu employees across the country dedicate their time, skills, and resources to initiatives that uplift communities, including health camps, education programs, and environmental conservation drives.
Speaking at the launch, Charles Mudiwa, CEO of dfcu Bank, said:
“This health camp marks the start of a journey that combines the strengths of two purpose-driven organizations. Through our partnership with Rotary Uganda, and a UGX 1 billion commitment, we are bringing healthcare closer to Ugandans, especially mothers, children, and working families.
Humanity Day is dfcu’s way of reaffirming that true progress is not only measured in profits, but in people; in every life made healthier, stronger, and more hopeful.”
Geoffrey Martin Kitakule, District Governor of Rotary District 9213, praised the partnership, noting:
“Today, more than seven Rotary clubs have come together to work with dfcu Bank staff in service to the community. Together, we aim to bring essential health services to Ugandans who need them most. Recently, with dfcu’s support, a team of Rotary surgeons treated over 6,000 people in Arua. This partnership enables us to expand such impactful initiatives across the country.”
As part of the collaboration, dfcu Bank and Rotary Uganda will roll out a series of health camps across the bank’s 55-branch network, improving access to vital healthcare in underserved regions.
The Mbuya–Kinawataka Health Camp at St. Paul Church of Uganda, Okuvu, is the first in this series and offers free screening, treatment, and counseling for common and preventable illnesses. Services provided include:
- Cancer and diabetes screening
- Maternal and child health care
- HIV testing and mental health consultations
- Malaria testing and treatment
- Blood donation drives
- Youth-friendly and reproductive health education
- Sickle cell anemia screening and awareness
Preventable diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, cancer, and sickle cell disease continue to threaten lives in Uganda due to late diagnosis and limited access to healthcare. By launching dfcu Humanity Day and this nationwide health camp initiative, dfcu Bank and Rotary Uganda are taking a decisive step toward ensuring healthcare is a right, not a privilege, accessible to every Ugandan.
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