Kampala, October 23, 2025 – NCBA Bank Uganda has joined forces with the Uganda Blood Transfusion Services (UBTS) to launch a two-day blood donation campaign aimed at bridging Uganda’s national blood supply gap.

Uganda faces a shortage of blood, with the national supply meeting only about 70% of demand, leaving a 30% shortfall. This deficit puts thousands of lives at risk annually, particularly pregnant women, trauma victims, children with severe anemia, and patients undergoing surgery or treatment for chronic illnesses.

The campaign seeks to narrow this gap by mobilizing NCBA staff, customers, and the wider public to donate.

NCBA Bank CEO, Mark Muyobo said the campaign is targeting at least 200 blood donors, with spaces at four of their branches – Rwenzori, Nakasero, Village Mall, and Forest Mall, transformed into temporary, fully equipped donation centres.

He said UBTS personnel will be on site with mobile donation units, enabling donors to give safely and conveniently during their daily routines.

“We believe financial stability and community wellness go hand-in-hand. This is why we are determined to make a tangible difference where it matters most. By bringing donation centres to our most accessible branches, we provide a simple, accessible act of care that literally saves lives and strengthens our communities,” Muyobo said.

He added that the initiative is a core part of NCBA’s broader corporate social responsibility agenda, aligned with the bank’s global “Change the Story” sustainability framework, which emphasizes meaningful social and environmental impact.

The campaign also highlights NCBA’s philosophy of inspiring greatness and promoting community wellness through practical, life-saving contributions.

Muyobo said regular blood donations are critical not only for saving lives but also for strengthening Uganda’s healthcare resilience. He said by creating awareness, dispelling myths, and improving accessibility, NCBA and UBTS aim to empower more Ugandans to actively participate in preventing avoidable deaths and ensuring a stable, safe blood supply.

Through this partnership, NCBA is merging corporate social responsibility with tangible community impact, establishing a scalable model for future health-focused initiatives and strengthening long-term collaboration with UBTS.

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About NCBA Bank Uganda

NCBA Bank Uganda Limited is a subsidiary of NCBA Group PLC, East Africa’s third-largest bank with an asset base of UGX 960 Billion and a strong liquidity profile. Formed from NIC and CBA Banks in 2020, NCBA combines extensive corporate and retail banking experience with leading innovations, offering products from mobile banking, asset finance to tailored investment solutions. Focused on relationship management and customer success, NCBA empowers clients to achieve financial goals while supporting regional economic growth.

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