The Police Force has called on the management of the Field Force Unit (FFU) dispensary in Ukonga to ensure its newly inaugurated maternity building is put to proper use to strengthen maternal healthcare services.
The call was made on October 15, 2026, by the Commissioner for Administration and Human Resources Management, Commissioner of Police Tatu Jumbe, during the inauguration of the facility, which was constructed using internally generated revenue.
Ms Jumbe urged the dispensary's leadership to ensure the building serves its intended purpose, emphasising the importance of proper management in improving healthcare delivery.
The investment is expected to strengthen the dispensary's capacity to provide maternal healthcare services to police officers and other beneficiaries who depend on the facility.
Speaking at the event, the dispensary's medical officer-in-charge, Superintendent of Police Charles Kabajuguta, pledged to uphold professionalism, discipline and patriotism while ensuring that healthcare services comply with regulations and standards set by the Ministry of Health.
He said the facility would continue striving to deliver quality services and improve healthcare outcomes.
Meanwhile, Ukonga Ward Special Seats Councillor Magreth Sidodo thanked Inspector General of Police Camillus Wambura for facilitating the construction of the maternity building.
She pledged continued cooperation with the facility's management and urged those responsible to maintain the building and safeguard the medical equipment to ensure its long-term use.
The inauguration marks an investment in healthcare infrastructure within the Police Force, with proper management and maintenance expected to help sustain the facility's contribution to maternal healthcare delivery.