Ugandan soldiers gave blood to help save lives during World Blood Donor Day at their base. The troops work for the United Nations Guard Unit XI and serve peacekeeping duties throughout Somalia. They donated blood at the Level One Field Hospital located downtown Mogadishu. The soldiers joined people around the world who gave blood under the theme Give Blood Give Hope Together We Save Lives. Their actions show how peacekeepers care about helping local communities.
Lt Col Peter Ruyogoza Barigye leads the Ugandan unit and praised his soldiers for participating. He said blood donors play important roles saving lives across the globe. The commanding officer encouraged all his troops to join the life-saving effort just like other peacekeepers do worldwide. Medical teams from the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission helped organize the blood drive. Captain Dr Andrew Namaulula serves as the medical officer and thanked donors for their generous hearts.
The donated blood will help patients at different hospitals across Somalia receive urgent medical care. Lt Abubakar Yasin Ssempala joined the blood donation and shared his thoughts about the experience. He believes giving blood represents a simple action that makes big differences for people who need help. The successful blood drive shows how Ugandan peacekeepers remain committed to humanitarian values. Their efforts will improve medical care access for many people throughout Somalia.
Lt Col Peter Ruyogoza Barigye leads the Ugandan unit and praised his soldiers for participating. He said blood donors play important roles saving lives across the globe. The commanding officer encouraged all his troops to join the life-saving effort just like other peacekeepers do worldwide. Medical teams from the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission helped organize the blood drive. Captain Dr Andrew Namaulula serves as the medical officer and thanked donors for their generous hearts.
The donated blood will help patients at different hospitals across Somalia receive urgent medical care. Lt Abubakar Yasin Ssempala joined the blood donation and shared his thoughts about the experience. He believes giving blood represents a simple action that makes big differences for people who need help. The successful blood drive shows how Ugandan peacekeepers remain committed to humanitarian values. Their efforts will improve medical care access for many people throughout Somalia.
