UAP Old Mutual Group Uganda donates 100 hospital beds to referral hospitals

UAP Old Mutual Group Uganda has today handed over to the National COVID-19 Taskforce a contribution of 100 hospital beds worth UGX100 million. This is over and above an earlier donation of UGX10 million made towards COVID-19 relief efforts in the country,

The beds will be distributed to the various regional referral hospitals to help in the improvement of healthcare during and after COVID-19 crisis. The contribution was presented by representatives of the Board and management of UAP Old Mutual Group Uganda to Hon. Mary Karooro Okurut, the National COVID-19 Taskforce chairperson.

Handing over the donation, the managing Director of UAP Old Mutual Insurance Uganda, Mr. Stephen Chikovore said, the board, management and staff of UAP Old Mutual Group Uganda deeply appreciated the efforts of the Government of Uganda, particularly the Ministry of Health, in undertaking to control the further spread of this pandemic.

“We recognize that this fight is not only for Government but is upon all of us as a nation to stand together and support its efforts to fight COVID-19 in any way we can,” he said.

“It is in this spirit of solidarity and as a responsible business with heart, that the Group has committed resources towards improvement of the health facilities that they believe are a vital part in support of the nation towards managing the COVID-19 crisis,” he said.

Dr. William Kalema, the Chairman Board of UAP Old Mutual Life Assurance, added: “Improving people’s lives is a vital aspect of the UAP Old Mutual brand and at the heart of our Responsible Business ethos is the quest to use our resources effectively to drive positive impact in our society.”

The Group also pledged to continue with awareness and sensitisation programs in the media to help and encourage the population to continue following the Ministry of Health guidelines and presidential directives that will help to stem the spread of COVID-19 in Uganda.

“Remaining true to our promise of being a certain friend in uncertain times in both word and deed has been the secret of our brand’s longevity and enduring relevance for 175 years,” Simon Mwebaze, Managing Director of UAP Old Mutual Financial Services.

UAP Old Mutual Group is a subsidiary of Old Mutual Limited (OML) based in South Africa and operates in 13 Markets across the region including Uganda. It provides integrated financial services, including General Insurance, Life Insurance, Asset Management, Investment and Banking.

Old Mutual, this year celebrates 175 since its founding in 1845.