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9 June 2026, 3:00 pm
Suspected Ebola case confirmed negative
By Sarah Ejang A suspected Ebola case at Lira Regional Referral Hospital has tested negative, medical officials confirmed on Monday. Health officials in Lira City said the suspected case was ruled out after laboratory results confirmed that the patient did…
9 June 2026, 9:31 am
Namasale school authorities reassure parents over student safety amid Ebola outb…
By Alphonce Odur and Sarah Ejang As concerns grow over the ongoing Ebola outbreak, school authorities in Amolatar District have reassured parents about the safety of learners attending classes. Following reports of low attendance in local schools, officials are urging…
26 May 2026, 1:27 pm
Amolatar on high alert over Ebola risk linked to Congo fish trade
By Alphonce Odur Amolatar District is on high alert following a warning that the area faces a high risk of an Ebola outbreak linked to cross-border fish trade with the Democratic Republic of Congo. Local authorities have suspended major public…
1 May 2026, 2:18 pm
Kevin Acila’s sight restored after blindness, inspiring hope and family resili…
By Sarah Ejang In 2026, a successful surgery at Amolatar Health Centre IV restored Kevin’s vision, opening a new chapter filled with joy and possibility, her journey highlights the power of family solidarity, community care, and the transformative impact of…
11 February 2026, 5:40 am
Emergency vaccination campaign in Amolatar due to measles outbreak
By Sarah Ejang Amolatar District is currently facing a significant health crisis as it has reported an outbreak of measles. In response, health authorities are calling for an emergency vaccination campaign targeting all children under the age of five. Dr.…
4 February 2026, 7:21 pm
Amolatar receives HB electrophoresis machine from Catherine Phil Initiative
By Sarah Ejang and Desire Ocen Amolatar receives HB electrophoresis machine On 4 February 2026, the Catherine Phil Sickle Cell Initiative donated its third HB electrophoresis machine to Amolatar, following previous donations to Apac and Lira. The District Health Officer…
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…