LIRA CITY, May 5, 2025 – Mukwano Industries Ltd., through its Lira branch, has donated 2,500 hampers to mothers at Lira Regional Referral Hospital as part of its ongoing corporate social responsibility efforts.
The hampers, which included baby basins, baby wrappers, Nomi powder, and other essential items, were distributed to mothers, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Dr. Andrew Odur, Director of Lira Hospital, noted that the facility handles around 500 deliveries each month but continues to struggle with challenges such as congestion, shortages of essential supplies for expectant mothers, and inadequate patient feeding.
He commended Mukwano for its support and encouraged the company to consider expanding its assistance by helping to feed patients, as currently done by Guru Nanak, an oil milling company that has provided meals to patients at the hospital for the past seven years.
“We truly appreciate this gesture. As a government hospital, there are challenges we face that we cannot overcome alone. But when people of goodwill like Mukwano come forward, we are grateful,” said Dr Odur.
Peter Okello Odeke, the hospital’s Principal Administrator, appealed to Mukwano and other development partners to support the rehabilitation of two severely dilapidated structures, the nutrition unit and the children’s ward.
“These sections are in a dire state and urgently need renovation,” he said. “Whether it’s a bed, a roof, or even a bag of cement, every contribution can make a difference. For instance, in the children’s ward, three children sometimes share one bed due to congestion.”
Kasozi Hussein, Mukwano’s Regional Sales Manager, said the donation reflects the company’s commitment to giving back to the communities in which it operates.
Beneficiaries of the donation welcomed the support. Fortunate Akech, a mother from Ogur Sub-county, expressed gratitude and explained that many rural women often go without such items due to financial constraints. “Most expectant mothers in rural areas prioritise only the mama-kits because they cannot afford anything more,” she said.
Another mother, Nancy Akullo, called on the government to provide some of these essential items free of charge to support struggling families.
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