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Stanbic Bank Uganda has officially unveiled its newly refurbished Kalangala branch, combining a celebration of its 35th anniversary with a strong pledge to deepen financial inclusion across the Ssese Islands. The modernization project transformed both the interior and exterior of the facility, introducing state-of-the-art equipment designed to streamline operations and elevate the banking experience for island residents. The renewed branch was inaugurated by Mark Ocitti, Chief Executive of Stanbic Uganda Holdings Limited (SUHL), during his inaugural familiarization tour following his appointment in July.
This refurbishment ensures that our customers in Kalangala enjoy a modern, reliable, and exceptional banking environment. Through our positive impact agenda, we remain fully committed to driving financial inclusion that specifically empowers women, youth, and farmers across these island communities.”
The Kalangala revamp forms part of a broader nationwide initiative to strengthen physical and digital touchpoints.
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KAMPALA, UGANDA – 7th September, 2026: C-Care IHK has officially unveiled its newly reimagined Outpatient Department (OPD) at its Namuwongo facility, introducing a modern healthcare environment designed to give patients an experience of care that is clinically excellent, accessible, comfortable and dignified. The newly launched OPD represents a significant investment in the future of private healthcare in Uganda, bringing together specialised medical services, enhanced maternal and child health facilities, accessible patient pathways and lifestyle amenities within a single, purpose-built ground-floor environment.
The transformation forms part of C-Care IHK’s continued commitment to advancing healthcare standards in Uganda while responding to the changing expectations of patients and families seeking quality medical care. Unlike conventional outpatient facilities where patients often navigate multiple floors, crowded waiting areas and disconnected services, the new C-Care IHK OPD has been designed from the ground up to make the patient journey simpler and more seamless.
A key feature is the relocation of the Women’s and Children’s Centres to the ground floor, removing stairs and unnecessary physical barriers for expectant mothers, young children, elderly patients and people with mobility challenges. The redesigned space also brings together specialised clinics, a large-capacity pharmacy, an indoor children’s play area, green spaces and a modern café, creating an environment intended to make healthcare less intimidating and more welcoming. Speaking at the launch, Azhar Sundoo, CEO, C-Care Uganda, said the investment reflects the organisation’s broader vision of making high-quality healthcare more accessible while ensuring that the patient remains at the centre of every decision. “Healthcare is ultimately about people. With this new OPD, we are bringing clinical excellence and human-centred design together in a way that we believe can raise the standard for outpatient care in Uganda.”
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