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Health
10 August 2026, 5:29 pm
Kotido registers decline in malaria prevalence rate
By Hellen Aguyo Okello The malaria vaccine and sleeping under long-lasting insecticidal nets have been shown to help reduce the severity of malaria, a disease responsible for fatalities among children aged between three months and five years and expectant mothers…
28 April 2026, 10:49 am
TORREWODE screens over 100 women for fistula in Kotido outreach
By Prosper Gibolo Over 100 women and girls from the districts of Kotido, Kaabong and Abim have benefited from free fistula screening services. The free screening exercise, organised by TORREWODE in conjunction with the Kotido District Health Department, was held…
31 August 2025, 12:19 pm
Kotido joins Uganda in cancer awareness, fundraising run
By Stanley Ebele Corporate workers of Kotido district and Centenary bank on Sunday joined the rest of the country in a cancer awareness run. The run was meant to raise community awareness about cancer but also fundraise for Uganda Rotary…
7 April 2025, 12:59 pm
Over 400 reportedly killed by alcohol related illness in Kotido
By Stanly Ebele A report by the Karamoja Peace and Environmental Protection Service (Kapeps Ministry) has revealed that 498 people died due to alcohol-related causes and starvation. The report, covering a period of 15 years from 2008 to 2023, indicates…
7 February 2025, 2:15 pm
Kotido district health department shines on regional performance
By Jennifer Acheng The District Health Officer of Kotido, Dr. Cerino Achar, has reiterated that motivation is key to effective public service delivery. His comments follow an award he received in November as the Best DHO in the Karamoja sub-region…
7 February 2025, 1:39 pm
Lopuyo health centre II operates in a dire state
By Stanley Ebele Lopuyo Health Centre II in Longaroe sub county, Kotido district, is grappling with a range of challenges that are hindering its ability to provide adequate health services. The facility, which offers antenatal and postnatal services, routine immunisation,…
7 February 2025, 1:18 pm
Kotido central main market operates without functional latrine
By Jennifer Acheng Over 500 traders operating at Kotido Central Main Market have expressed concern that they are at risk of contracting hygiene and sanitation-related diseases due to the absence of a functional public pit latrine on the market premises.…
7 February 2025, 12:20 pm
Kotido district heightens surveillance system in the face of Ebola virus disease…
By Jennifer Acheng Kotido district health authorities have stated that they have intensified their surveillance systems in response to the recent outbreak of Ebola virus disease in the country. The country recently reported an Ebola outbreak, with the first case…