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31 July 2026, 12:31 pm
Oyam health workers pledge zero tolerance for corruption and negligence
By Eman Yonah Oruk Health leaders and workers in Oyam District have resolved to uphold integrity and accountability in service delivery, pledging zero tolerance for corruption and negligence. The commitment was made yesterday during the Health Sector Sub-Programme Annual Performance…
30 July 2026, 10:06 am
Over 100 Eye patients referred for specialized treatment after vision care outre…
By Baker Okello A total of 101 patients with complex eye conditions in Bala Town Council, Kole District have been referred to Lira Regional Referral Hospital for specialized treatment following a community eye care outreach conducted by Vision Care on…
25 July 2026, 5:07 pm
Poor roads, lack of ambulances push mothers to Traditional Birth Attendants in L…
By Winnie Auma Residents of Aromo subcounty in Lira District have blamed poor road infrastructure and inadequate emergency transport for the continued reliance on Traditional Birth Attendants, despite efforts to encourage mothers to deliver in health facilities. Expectant mothers say…
25 July 2026, 2:31 pm
Lira Regional Referral Hospital Joins First-Ever National Cleaning Day
By Regina Lalam Olal Photos by media officer LRRH LIRA | Saturday, July 25, 2026 Staff of Lira Regional Referral Hospital (LRRH) today joined communities around the hospital to take part in the first-ever National Cleaning Day. The exercise was…
25 July 2026, 8:05 am
Rotary club donates life-saving maternal and newborn care equipment to Amolatar…
By Baker Okello The Rotary Club of Kiwatule, in partnership with the Ministry of Health, has donated and commissioned life-saving maternal and newborn healthcare equipment at Amolatar Health Centre IV to improve the quality of care for mothers and newborns…
25 July 2026, 7:17 am
Rotary boosts maternal and newborn healthcare in Amolatar
By Winnie Auma Rotary Clubs in Uganda, in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Amolatar District leadership, have handed over life-saving maternal and newborn healthcare equipment to Amolatar Health Centre IV to improve healthcare services for mothers and babies.…
21 July 2026, 9:30 pm
Erute North MP donates ambulance to improve healthcare services in Lira District…
By Dickens Aruca. Residents of Erute North Constituency in Lira District have welcomed the donation of a new ambulance by their Member of Parliament, Hon.Patrick Ongom Aregedeng, describing it as a major boost to healthcare service delivery in the area.…
20 July 2026, 1:02 pm
Cancer cases rise as health experts urge early screening
By Emmanuel Mwaka And Brian Oloya Health experts have raised concerns over the rising number of cancer cases, urging the public to seek regular medical check-ups, adopt healthy lifestyles, and learn to recognize the early warning signs of the disease.…
20 July 2026, 12:11 pm
Non-communicable diseases increasingly dominate Uganda’s deaths, doctor warns
By Emmanuel Mwaka Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) have become one of the leading causes of death in Uganda, according to Dr. Joseph Okello, a medical practitioner at the Way of Life Medical Centre. Speaking to our reporter on Friday 17 July…
17 July 2026, 5:30 pm
Hope for the Environment as Government sets Commissioning date for Regional Inci…
By Odong James After years of environmental degradation and growing public health concerns caused by poor disposal of hazardous medical waste, Northern Uganda is set for a major breakthrough. The Ministry of Health has confirmed that the long-awaited Regional Medical…