Airtel Uganda today confirmed that it has contributed UGX1.25 billion (approximately USD328,400) to Uganda’s Ministry of Health, primarily to support health workers on the frontline in the battle against COVID-19. “As the number of confirmed cases in the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) updates multiple times a day, health workers continue to fight the outbreak on the front lines and this puts them at risk of contracting the virus due to their proximity to the most severe cases,” read the company statement released today. “Airtel Uganda recognizes that without an influx of urgently needed protective equipment, more healthcare workers may fall…
Airtel Uganda makes UGX1.25 billion cash donation to Covid-19 fight

LEFT-RIGHT: Airtel Uganda Board Chairman, Mr. Hannington Karuhanga; Ugandan State Minister of Health for General Duties, Hon. Robinah Nabbanja; Airtel Uganda Managing Director, Mr. V.G. Somasekhar and Health Permanent Secretary, Dr. Diana Atwiine during the symbolic handover.




