dfcu Bank and Rotary drive large-scale health camps reaching thousands in multiple districts

In a powerful display of purpose and partnership, dfcu Bank and Rotary Uganda delivered free, lifesaving medical services to more than 1,600 people in Bweyogerere, Mukono, and Ibanda districts. The outreach was held at Kirinya Church of Uganda Primary School in Bweyogerere Division, at Namakomo Village in Mukono, and at Kikyenkye Health Centre III in Ibanda.

This intervention is part of a landmark three-year, UGX 1 billion commitment by dfcu Bank to strengthen preventive health in underserved parts of Uganda, working hand in hand with Rotary Uganda to make crucial medical care more accessible.

The November outreach builds on a strong foundation of earlier 2025 health camps. In October, dfcu and Rotary launched their first major camp under this partnership at St. Paul Church, Okuvu, in Mbuya. The event; marking the debut of “dfcu Humanity Day”, attracted more than 2,000 people from Mbuya, Kinawataka, Banda and surrounding communities, who received free screening, diagnosis and counselling for HIV, malaria, non-communicable diseases, reproductive-health concerns, eye and dental issues, and sickle-cell awareness.

In early November, dfcu and Rotary hosted a medical camp at Kasenyi Landing Site in Wakiso District, reaching over 1,000 residents even amid heavy rains. The camp offered cancer screening, HIV testing, diabetes and blood-pressure checks, child immunisations, dental services, deworming and general medical consultations—demonstrating the partners’ resolve to serve highly marginalised, high-risk fishing communities.

At the Ibanda camp this Saturday, families accessed general medical consultations, dental and optical care, nutrition counselling, mental-health awareness sessions, and proactive disease screening, including for sickle-cell anemia and cervical and prostate cancer. The outreach also included a blood-donation drive, reflecting the holistic and preventive nature of the initiative.

Azairwe Pauson Rutugutsa, dfcu Branch Manager in Ibanda, emphasized the camp’s community value: “Today, we have identified and screened for a wide range of health conditions, including HIV, malaria, and eye challenges, as well as reproductive-health needs. dfcu’s purpose is not only to transform businesses, but to transform lives, and this health camp is a powerful expression of that promise. The health of our communities is an asset, and we are honored to support initiatives that enhance it.”

Adding to this, Helena Mayanja, Head of Corporate Affairs & Sustainability at dfcu Bank, highlighted the role of sustainability in dfcu’s long-term health interventions:
“These health camps are a reflection of dfcu Bank’s belief that inclusive development begins with healthy communities. By investing in prevention, early detection and timely referral, we are building a foundation for long-term wellness; especially in areas where access to quality healthcare is limited.”

“Our partnership with Rotary Uganda is not a one-off gesture; it is a sustained commitment to improving lives, strengthening resilience, and ensuring that no community is left behind,” she added.

Peace Flavia Lukabya, President of the Rotary Club of Bweyogerere–Namboole, emphasized the importance of early detection and referral: “This camp is more than treatment. We are raising awareness, offering screening, and referring participants who need specialized care. We prioritized sickle-cell and cervical cancer screening because detecting such conditions early can truly save lives.”

Over the three-year span of the partnership with Rotary Uganda, dfcu will extend this outreach to multiple locations across the country, bringing consistent, high-impact healthcare services to communities where the Bank operates.

Through this initiative, dfcu Bank is living its purpose; “Transforming Lives and Businesses in Uganda” by driving sustainable, preventive health outcomes for the country’s most vulnerable populations.