The United States has delivered a $5.5 million United Nations Level 2 hospital to Uganda, aimed at bolstering the nation’s military medical capacity for peacekeeping and humanitarian operations. This 22-bed mobile facility includes specialized dental and surgical suites, making it adaptable for rapid deployment in response to regional crises.
This is the second such facility provided by the US to Uganda, according to US Africa Command (Africom). The first hospital was instrumental in Uganda’s COVID-19 response, saving thousands of lives, including civilians, Africom noted.
To ensure effective deployment, soldiers from the Uganda People’s Defence Force underwent extensive training at the Uganda Rapid Deployment Capabilities Centre in Jinja from October 14 to 29, where they gained skills in setup, operation, and dismantling of the facility.
“This initiative reflects the United States’ commitment to strengthening health care and humanitarian response capabilities in Uganda, building on our 60-year partnership,” said US Ambassador to Uganda, William Popp.
In 2023, nearly two-thirds of US security cooperation funds for Uganda have been directed toward health programs, while the remaining funds support human rights, legal training, and peacekeeping efforts in Somalia, Africom reported.
