{"id":213,"date":"2026-10-20T10:55:35","date_gmt":"2026-10-20T10:55:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gugudde.org\/blog\/?p=213"},"modified":"2026-10-20T10:55:36","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T10:55:36","slug":"uedcl-launches-nationwide-blood-drive-targets-3000-units","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gugudde.org\/blog\/uedcl-launches-nationwide-blood-drive-targets-3000-units\/","title":{"rendered":"UEDCL Launches Nationwide Blood Drive, Targets 3,000 Units"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/gugudde.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/HU-uxItXwAATi1a.00_00_02_03.Still006-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gugudde.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/HU-uxItXwAATi1a.00_00_02_03.Still006-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gugudde.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/HU-uxItXwAATi1a.00_00_02_03.Still006-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gugudde.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/HU-uxItXwAATi1a.00_00_02_03.Still006-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gugudde.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/HU-uxItXwAATi1a.00_00_02_03.Still006-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gugudde.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/HU-uxItXwAATi1a.00_00_02_03.Still006-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has launched a nationwide blood donation campaign targeting <strong>3,000 units across its 15 operational territories<\/strong> as part of its October Customer Experience Month activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Held under the theme <em>\u201cThe Extra Mile,\u201d<\/em> the initiative brings together UEDCL, the Uganda Blood Transfusion Service and the Uganda Red Cross Society to strengthen Uganda\u2019s blood supply and support patients in need of transfusions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/gugudde.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/HU-uxItXwAATi1a.00_00_02_03.Still008-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-215\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gugudde.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/HU-uxItXwAATi1a.00_00_02_03.Still008-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gugudde.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/HU-uxItXwAATi1a.00_00_02_03.Still008-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gugudde.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/HU-uxItXwAATi1a.00_00_02_03.Still008-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gugudde.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/HU-uxItXwAATi1a.00_00_02_03.Still008-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gugudde.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/HU-uxItXwAATi1a.00_00_02_03.Still008-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Speaking at the launch, representatives from the blood services organisations called for sustained public participation, noting that regular donations are essential to meet demand for medical emergencies, surgery, childbirth complications and blood-related conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/gugudde.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/HU-uxItXwAATi1a.00_00_02_03.Still009-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-216\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gugudde.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/HU-uxItXwAATi1a.00_00_02_03.Still009-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gugudde.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/HU-uxItXwAATi1a.00_00_02_03.Still009-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gugudde.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/HU-uxItXwAATi1a.00_00_02_03.Still009-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gugudde.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/HU-uxItXwAATi1a.00_00_02_03.Still009-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gugudde.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/HU-uxItXwAATi1a.00_00_02_03.Still009-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Representing the Uganda Blood Transfusion Service, Mr Mugisha reported that annual blood collection had increased from 460,000 to approximately 475,000 units. Meanwhile, Uganda Red Cross Society Secretary General Robert Kwesiga emphasised the importance of year-round donation drives and stronger community partnerships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/gugudde.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/HU-uxItXwAATi1a.00_00_02_03.Still007-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gugudde.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/HU-uxItXwAATi1a.00_00_02_03.Still007-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gugudde.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/HU-uxItXwAATi1a.00_00_02_03.Still007-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gugudde.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/HU-uxItXwAATi1a.00_00_02_03.Still007-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gugudde.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/HU-uxItXwAATi1a.00_00_02_03.Still007-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gugudde.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/HU-uxItXwAATi1a.00_00_02_03.Still007-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">UEDCL urged eligible staff, customers and members of the public to participate, describing the campaign as part of its wider commitment to community welfare beyond electricity distribution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The drive will be coordinated by UEDCL\u2019s Customer Experience and Corporate Affairs teams in collaboration with territory managers and community partners.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has launched a nationwide blood donation campaign targeting 3,000 units across its 15 operational territories as part of its October Customer Experience Month activities. 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