UETCL Collects 72 Units of Blood in Annual Blood Donation Drive

Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL), in partnership with the Uganda Blood Transfusion Services (UBTS), successfully conducted its annual blood donation drive at the Company’s Head Office, Nakasero, collecting a total of 72 units of blood to support the national blood bank.

The drive was held in commemoration of World Blood Donor Day 2026 and aligned with this year’s global theme, “From Donor to Delivery: Blood Availability for Postpartum Hemorrhage Deaths Elimination.” The theme underscores the critical importance of timely access to safe blood in preventing maternal deaths caused by excessive bleeding during and after childbirth.

Speaking at the event, UETCL Chief Executive Officer, Eng. Richard Matsiko, reaffirmed the Company’s commitment to supporting national health initiatives through voluntary blood donation. He emphasized that access to safe and sufficient blood supplies remains a cornerstone of effective healthcare delivery and a vital contributor to saving lives across Uganda.

Uganda’s national blood demand is estimated at between 450,000 and 500,000 units annually. However, collection levels frequently fall short of this requirement, resulting in persistent shortages that affect hospitals and health facilities nationwide. Blood remains critical for emergency surgeries, accident and trauma cases, maternal complications, children suffering from severe malaria and anaemia, as well as patients undergoing treatment for chronic illnesses.

Over the years, UETCL’s annual blood donation drives have made a meaningful contribution to national blood stocks. The Company has now cumulatively collected 392 units of blood through successive drives, reflecting sustained participation by staff, their families, friends, stakeholders, and members of the public.

This year’s contribution of 72 units further demonstrates UETCL’s strong culture of corporate social responsibility and its commitment to saving lives through voluntary blood donation.

The initiative forms part of UETCL’s broader Corporate Social Responsibility programme, which focuses on health, education, environmental sustainability, and community development. The Company remains committed to working closely with UBTS and other stakeholders to promote voluntary blood donation and support efforts to ensure adequate and reliable blood supplies for all Ugandans.