East African Medical Vitals (EAMV) successfully concluded its Occupational Health, Safety and Environment (OHSE) Week 2026 on 29th May with a renewed commitment to strengthening workplace safety, employee wellbeing, and organizational responsibility.
The week-long engagement brought together employees, management, external trainers, and healthcare professionals in a series of educational and practical sessions aimed at promoting a culture of safety across the organization. Activities conducted throughout the week included fire safety training, first aid demonstrations, personal health and hygiene sessions, emergency response drills, presentations on unsafe acts at work, and a health camp with Ebola safety guidelines, blood donation and screening exercises for cancer, and Testing and vaccination for Hepatitis B among others.
The climax of the event was marked by the signing of a Safety Pledge by EAMV Management, reaffirming the company’s commitment to protecting employees, customers, partners, and all stakeholders through continuous improvement in occupational health and safety standards.
Speaking during the closing ceremony, the Managing Director, Mr. Brian Kavuya noted that safety is more than just an event or a responsibility for one department alone. It is a culture that must be embraced by every individual every day within and outside EAMV. As an employer, EAMV remains committed to creating an environment where every employee feels protected, valued, and empowered to work safely because our people are our greatest asset. He further noted that the safety pledge signed today symbolizes unwavering commitment to investing in occupational health and safety is an investment in productivity, quality, innovation, and the future of EAMV.
According to the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, occupational accidents and work-related illnesses continue to affect productivity and employee wellbeing in Uganda, particularly within industrial and manufacturing sectors. Studies conducted in Uganda have highlighted unsafe working conditions, inadequate safety awareness, and poor compliance with safety procedures as some of the major contributors to workplace injuries.
Uganda’s Occupational Safety and Health Act 2006 requires employers to provide safe working environments, adequate training, and systems that minimize workplace hazards and protect employee welfare. Through OHSE Week 2026, EAMV has demonstrated its continued dedication to fostering a proactive safety culture built on awareness, prevention, accountability, and employee wellness.
As the week concluded, the company reiterated that employee safety remained essential to operational excellence, business continuity, and sustainable growth. EAMV encouraged all employees to continue applying the lessons learned throughout the week in their daily work and personal lives because a safe workplace is the foundation upon which resilient organizations are built.
