Dentist WO1 Namukulwa Suzan (in UPDF uniform) checks patients taken to Mpandae LV II Hospital in Zanzibar – Tanzania
Medical teams from both the UPDF and Tanzania Peoples’ Defence Forces (TPDF) have today pitched camp at Mpendae Hospital, in the coastal town of Zanzibar to offer free outreach medical services; ranging from free eye and dental care, treatment of malaria, free HIV/AIDS treatment and counselling to minor surgeries.
Capt Dr. Caroline Ecelai examines a patient at Mpandae LV II Hospital in Zanzibar – Tanzania.
Speaking at the launch of the medical camp, Mr. Idris Kitwala Mustafa, the Regional Commissioner (RC) for the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar, thanked the President Samia Suluhu Hassan of Tanzania and President YK Museveni of Uganda for building brotherly and professional forces.
“I thank and laud their Excellencies, Samia Suluhu Hassan, Gen Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi for their visionary and focused leadership that has moved the EAC region to greater heights,” remarked Mr. Idris.
Capt Dr. Abert Tashobya examines a patient at Mpandae LV II Hospital – Zanzibar – Tanzania.
He mentioned that the creation of such regional mechanisms has made EAC Partner States build professional forces that work together to create a positive impact on their respective communities.
The RC added that the good gestures offered by EAC Armies enhance good health for the population of the region.
“I urge the people of Zanzibar to fully utilize the medical services for their good health,” he said.
Left to right Regional Commissioner Mr. Idris Mustafa,101 Bde Commander Brig Gen SH Saidi & UPDF Chief CIMIC Brig Gen Emmanuel Rwashande hands over drugs for use at Mpandae LV Hosp, Zanzibar, Tz
The UPDF Chief of Civil-Military Cooperation (C/CIMIC) Brig Gen Emmanuel Rwashande, expressed gratitude for participating in the 4th EAC Army CIMIC Day activities in accordance with the Defence Sector Calendar of Activities.
” We are glad to participate in EAC Army Forces CIMIC week to foster cooperation between the people of the region and their Defence Forces,” Brig Gen Rwashande observed.
He narrated that conducting such activities offers a good platform for sharing best practices and enhances joint operations for the benefit of the East African people.
UPDF’s Col Dr.Ambrose Oiko (C) inspects drugs for use at Mpendae II Hospital,Zanzibar town,Tanzania
The 101 Brigade Commander of Zanzibar, Brig Gen Said Hassan Saidi reiterated that the three days free medical outreach will culminate into activities to mark the TPDF army day main celebrations, on 1st September 2022.
“We are blessed that the UPDF was given Zanzibar as an area of responsibility for this EAC exercise. These CIMIC activities are meant to bring the armed forces closer to the people as opposed to before,” said Brig Saidi.
Left to Right. Dr.Ali Nyanga, Brig Gen SH Saidi, Mr. Idris Kitwala,Brig Gen Emmanuel Rwashande & Mr.Rashid S Msaraka in group photo with TPDF & UPDF Mpandae LV II Hospital in Zanzibar – Tanzania
The 4th EAC CIMIC Activities are being conducted, following the decisions of the EAC Summit of Heads of States and Heads of Defence Forces, as directed by the Sectoral Council, that CIMIC activities be organized and held prior to partner States Armed Forces Day onc annually and on rotational basis.
Left to Right. Dr. Ali Nyanga, Brig Gen SH Saidi, Mr. Idris Kitwala,Brig Gen Emmanuel Rwashande & Mr.Rashid S Msaraka in group photo with TPDF & UPDF at Mpandae LV II Hosp,Zanzibar
