SunTap Uganda has come to the rescue of health centers that have no electricity, with some even operating on pregnant women using torches.
One such facility to benefit from the campaign is Mpuunge Health Center located along the Mukono – Katosi Road, which was was Thursday given free solar power thanks to the Polish Development Organization which funded the project.
Mpuunge health center has for a long time been grappling with lighting and other energy issues, and speaking at the handover ceremony, Esther Katete, the Marketing Manager SunTap Uganda, noted that the company undertook the project because it can benefit many people.
“At SunTap, our mission is to promote use of renewable energy solutions for improved living conditions.We are here today because, we believe people deserve to live in the best conditions of life to achieve their full potential. With this energy solution, this health center will go a long way in providing the people of this area with the best medical services all day all night and for us, that is a milestone reached,” Katete said.
Loy Kyozaire, the Technology Manager at SunTap Uganda, said the company has reached several clients both in rural and urban settings, stressing that the company is largely owned and run by women who have a strong background in the energy sector.
“We were approached for this project because of the successful projects we have handled in the past we have successfully delivered energy solutions to other organisations before, such as the International Alert sites in Bunagana and Mpondwe borders.
“We are thankful and happy that we have been part of improving the livelihoods of this community, and we plan to carry forward this work in other parts of our country, since over 80 percent of Ugandans are still lacking access to energy. It is crucial for us at SunTap to always deliver affordable quality products. We know that in the long run, that is the only way we can offer sustainable solutions to our communities.”
Vincent Muzangandda, a resident of the area, said: “This community has had no serious health facility. Even after getting one, we have had no power. We have been using torches and lamps to have women deliver. As a matter of fact, people have feared to go to this health center especially at night.”
