Electricity Regulatory Authority Partners with UBTS for Nationwide Blood Drive

The Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) has successfully wrapped up a comprehensive two-day blood donation campaign conducted across Kampala, Gulu, Mbale, and Mbarara districts. Organized in partnership with the Uganda Blood Transfusion Services (UBTS), the initiative aimed to tackle the persistent blood shortages facing medical facilities throughout Uganda.

Health centers across the country have faced immense pressure due to an escalating demand for emergency care and medical interventions related to traffic accidents. Recognizing this urgent need, the campaign mobilized ERA staff, stakeholders within the Electricity Supply Industry, and members of the general public to roll up their sleeves.

According to Diana Nambi, ERA’s Manager of Public Relations and Consumer Affairs, the drive yielded a total of 839 units of blood. Nambi explained that the collaboration aligns closely with the organization’s Corporate Social Responsibility Policy, which prioritizes impactful interventions in health, education, and environmental conservation.

Beyond regulating the electricity sector, ERA views community welfare as a core institutional duty. Nambi expressed deep appreciation to all the voluntary donors who stepped forward to participate in the life-saving exercise, noting that the contribution offers a renewed lease on life to countless Ugandans.

This health campaign is part of a broader community engagement strategy by ERA. Previous initiatives include protecting natural spring wells, planting trees to restore hydropower catchment areas, and the annual “Women in Energy” project. Since 2019, the women-focused mentorship program has inspired over 50,000 female students across 58 schools to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.

Read more about this initiative at The Observer.