KISORO: Concerns Over Low Membership Turnout at Kisoro Red Cross Society AGM

 

The chairperson of Red Cross Society governing board- kisoro branch, Rose Kabageni, has expressed concerns over low membership turnout, which she believes is impacting support from headquarters. Her remarks came during the Annual General Meeting held on 28 september 2024, at the Kisoro District Council Hall, attended by branch board members and society volunteers.

Kabagyeni urged community members to join the Red Cross Society to boost membership which she says will increase the level of support from headquarters. She highlighted that Kisoro receives less support than other districts despite facing a higher frequency of disasters.

The Acting Branch Manager Manishimwe Bernard called on Red Cross members and volunteers in Kisoro to intensify their humanitarian efforts, emphasizing that this is essential for achieving the mission, vision, and objectives of the Uganda Red Cross Society. He also mentioned the urgent need to relocate Chibumba Primary School, which has been recently affected by flooding, to a safer location to mitigate future risks.

Meanwhile, Dr Emmanuel Bahane, the Medical Superintendent of Kisoro Hospital and Vice Chairperson of the Uganda Red Cross Society Kisoro branch, advocated for increased cooperation and unity between the hospital and the Red Cross Society, particularly in blood donation and other humanitarian initiatives.