In a significant step toward improving maternal and child healthcare in northern Uganda, BAPS Charities, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, donated essential maternity medical equipment to Teboke Health Centre III in Apac District on 30 August 2025.
The donation was officially handed over during a ceremony attended by Hon. Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng, Minister of Health, who praised BAPS Charities for its timely and impactful support. “This contribution will go a long way in improving the quality and accessibility of maternal healthcare for the people of Apac,” she remarked.
Teboke Health Centre III, established in 1954, is one of the oldest healthcare facilities in the district. Serving more than 15,000 residents across four surrounding communities, the centre conducts over 700 maternity deliveries each year. Despite its critical role, the facility has long grappled with aging infrastructure and outdated medical equipment.
The donations included key equipment such as a delivery bed, examination bed, baby radiant warmer, phototherapy light, suction machine, autoclave, wheel chair, and fetal doppler, alongside a wide range of supporting maternity instruments and supplies.
The donated equipment is expected to significantly enhance the centre’s capacity to provide safe delivery services, reduce maternal and infant health risks, and elevate the overall standard of care in the region.
This initiative is rooted in the guiding philosophy of BAPS Charities, inspired by the words of Pramukh Swami Maharaj, “In the joy of others lies our own,” and the teachings of Mahant Swami Maharaj, “Service to humanity is service to God.”
Speaking at the event, volunteers from BAPS Charities emphasized the organization’s continued commitment to humanitarian efforts: “We are honoured to contribute to the development of healthcare services in Teboke. This donation reflects our dedication to community well-being and compassionate service.
