Released: 31 Jan 2008
Aggreko does Ugandan health centre a power of
good
- Aggreko donates US$6000 to the Hope Clinic, Lukuli
- Funding HIV awareness, laboratory staff, testing and
equipment
- The third package of support for local communities
Aggreko plc, the world leader in the provision of temporary
power and temperature control solutions, has donated US $6,000 to
the Hope Clinic, Lukuli, on the outskirts of Kampala, Uganda. The
donation is the third package of support Aggreko has provided since
2005 to enable the medical centre to continue to provide services
to the area’s urban poor.
A registered NGO that is supervised by Uganda’s Ministry of
Health and the local council, the clinic provides key health
services to the local community – such as free child immunisation
and HIV counselling and testing services, in addition to general
practice consultations and treatments, which are provided at low
cost.
Formed in 2000, the Hope Clinic moved to new premises in July
2005 and has grown significantly to offer an extensive range of
medical services, with an ever-increasing patient base, thanks to
the clinic’s growing reputation. When it started at its new
premises, the clinic had 350 out-patients a month, saw 30-40
clients for HIV tests and delivered fewer than 10 babies. “By 2006
this had already risen to 600 out-patients and over 100 clients for
HIV,” said Philip Mitchell, a co-founder - and the current
director.
The work of the clinic has been commended by Dr Twa Twa, the
assistant commissioner for reproductive health at Uganda’s Ministry
of Health, who recently appealed for funding partners. The most
recent Aggreko donation will go towards drugs, laboratory staff,
test kits and other equipment. It will also enable the clinic to
provide free consultations and blood tests for young people, with a
particular focus on sexually transmitted infections (STI). Aggreko
has also ensured that all of its staff working in Uganda can attend
a one-day HIV awareness seminar at the clinic.
Commenting on this partnership, Julian Ford, Marketing and
Business Development Director, Aggreko International, said: “We are
pleased to have the opportunity to continue our collaboration with
the Hope Clinic Lukuli to address healthcare needs identified by
the community and endorsed by the national health authorities.
Since 2005 Aggreko has partnered with the clinic to provide some of
Uganda’s disadvantaged communities with access to medical care that
would otherwise be out of reach. Our efforts have focused primarily
on assisting those who might not otherwise have the funding
necessary to access primary healthcare through the Clinic.”
Aggreko has had a presence in Uganda since May 2005, providing
temporary power to supplement the country’s grid supply, alleviate
“load shedding” and support the rapidly growing economy. Recently
the company was awarded a further contract by Uganda Electricity
Transmission Company Ltd to provide an additional 50MW of power.
The 50MW contract is in addition to the 100MW already
installed.
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Editor’s Notes
Aggreko plc is the global leader in the rental of power,
temperature control and oil-free compressed air systems. We help
customers in many different industries to improve and safeguard
their operations by solving problems, creating opportunities and
reducing risk. Aggreko - the Beijing 2008 Olympics Temporary Power
and Temperature Control Exclusive Supplier - provides 24/7
availability and service support with more than 2,500 employees
operating from over 100 locations in 28 countries. In 2006, we
served customers in 80 countries, using more than US$1bn of rental
equipment. Aggreko plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange
(AGK.L) and headquartered in Scotland.