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14 October 2025, 10:46 am
Lira University holds 3-day free maternal and child health camp
By Sarah Ejang Lira University Teaching Hospital, together with the Nursing and Midwifery Faculty and the Centre for International Reproductive Health Training (CIRHT), has organised a maternal and child health camp to offer free treatment to sick mothers and children…
9 September 2025, 8:57 pm
Kioga county ambulance handed over to Amolatar by Dr. Atim
By Sarah Ejang, Alphonse Odur and Okello Kennedy Amolatar District has officially received a new ambulance from Kioga County, part of the recent deliveries initiated by the Ministry of Health. The handover took place at Amolatar HCIV, where Deputy Chief…
18 July 2025, 1:01 pm
Amolatar District launches fitness club to boost well-being
By Desire Ocen The local government of Amolatar District has taken a significant step towards promoting health and wellness among its workforce by launching the Amolatar Physical Fitness Club. Officially commencing activities on 16 June 2025 at the district headquarters,…
16 June 2025, 8:59 am
UPDF soldiers in Somalia mark World Blood Donor Day
By Sarah Ejang Ugandan troops serving under the United Nations Guard Unit XI (UNGU XI) in Somalia joined the international community in commemorating World Blood Donor Day with a life-saving blood donation drive at the Level One Field Hospital in…
11 June 2025, 4:57 pm
Dr. Alex Riolexus Ario Urges Clan Heads to Combat Negative Vaccination Discourse…
By Sarah Ejang On Wednesday, June 11th, 2025, during a specially organized meeting of clan heads at Lira City Hall, Dr. Alex Riolexus Ario, the Minister of Health under the Lango cultural institution, made a significant plea. He urged clan…
1 May 2025, 9:08 am
Amolatar health centre IV receives new equipment for theatre department
By Sarah Ejang and Alphonse Odur Ojok On 30 April 2025, Amolatar Health Centre IV proudly announced the acquisition of new medical equipment for its theatre department. During a briefing with local journalists, District Health Officer Dr Jimmy Odongo confirmed…
22 April 2025, 9:54 am
UPDF medics enhance battlefield skills through specialised training in Somalia
By Sarah Ejang On 19 April, a significant milestone was reached as fifteen medics from the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), serving under the United Nations Guard Unit Eleven (UNGU XI), successfully completed an intensive Combat Medical Care Training course…
5 April 2025, 1:27 pm
Fohow International’s appeal for community wellness in Uganda
By Odur Alphonse On 5th April 2025 at the Town View Hotel in Amolatar, Professor Alex Wang of Fohow International Business School addressed a gathering of distributors affiliated with Fohow International, urging them to focus on businesses that can meaningfully…
3 April 2025, 9:23 am
Gov’t launches malaria vaccine campaign in Apac district
By Sarah Ejang and Olomo Joshua In a significant step towards combating malaria, over 135 children under the age of five were vaccinated yesterday during the launch of the R21/Matrix Malaria Vaccine initiative at Boma Ground in Apac municipality. Spearheaded…
27 March 2025, 8:51 am
Amai hospital theater groundbreaking sparks funding accountability debate
By Sarah Ejang In a significant event for the community, the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a theater at Amai Hospital on March 26, 2025, nearly missed the presence of Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Okello Odoki Rwotlonyo. The RDC’s…