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UPDF Praises Kenya For Its Support Towards Successful Completion of EAC Armed Forces Civil Military Activities

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The Chief of the UPDF Civil Military Cooperation (CIMIC) Brig Gen Emmanuel Rwashande commended Kenyan government for its unwavering support towards the successful completion of the 3rd Edition of the East Africa Community (EAC) Armed Forces Civil Military activities.

He noted that UPDF medical contribution towards the treatment of patients will further strengthen the bilateral relationship between the two nations.

He added that the close cooperation of all EAC Partner States will trickle-down the benefits of the EAC integration process.

Brig Gen Rwashande, was speaking during the closure of the UPDF Medical Outreach based at Ewuaso Health Centre to mark the EAC Armed Forces Civil Military Activities.

He lauded the UPDF medical experts who participated in offering free dental and eye care, free HIV/AIDS Counselling and Testing, and minor surgeries, among others, for a job well done.

 “Our discipline, cooperation and hard work has seen our team treat hundreds of patients from within Kajiado County and those from as far as Tanzania,” he noted.

Rwashande also commended locals for responding to the gains from the medical outreach.

Dr. Joshua Punya, the Ewuaso Health Centre Administrator appreciated the UPDF for the wonderful service that had about 300 patients treated daily.

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