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7 September 2026, 11:11 pm
Over 500 children affected by diarrhoea amid sanitation concerns in Ogom
By Geoffrey Okwong A quarterly health report has revealed that 579 children contracted diarrhoea in Ogom Sub-county during the quarter, a situation health officials have linked to low latrine coverage and poor adherence to basic household sanitation guidelines. The figures…
14 August 2026, 6:41 pm
Community Focus International targets 400 Pader residents for free reading glass…
By Geoffrey Okwong Community Focus International has targeted at least 400 people in Pader District to benefit from free reading glasses aimed at helping residents struggling with poor near vision. The reading glasses were distributed during an eye clinic organised…
14 August 2026, 5:26 pm
Women of Pader, CFI strengthen partnership on eye care, disability support
By Geoffrey Okwong Women of Pader and Community Focus International are seeking to strengthen their partnership to improve access to eye care, disability support and other health services in Pader District. The partnership was highlighted during a one-day eye-care mini-camp…
27 June 2026, 6:09 pm
Pader chairperson calls for renewed fight against HIV through youth engagement
By Geoffrey Okwong Pader District LCV Chairperson Alfred Akena has called for renewed efforts to combat HIV/AIDS through increased youth engagement, urging development partners to involve young people in the design and implementation of HIV prevention and awareness programmes. Speaking…
24 June 2026, 11:37 pm
Health leaders work to strengthen immunization in Pader district as officials mo…
By Geoffrey Okwong Health leaders in Pader District have stepped up efforts to strengthen immunization services and close vaccination gaps, as both district and national health officials push to improve coverage and child health outcomes across the district. The development…
10 June 2026, 7:28 pm
Relief as suspected ebola case in pader turns out negative
Partially sealed entrance to NUMEM Health Care Center where the suspected case was rushed. By Daniel Comboni Relief in Pader as a suspected Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) case has been ruled out after laboratory tests returned negative. Speaking to our…
29 May 2026, 2:23 pm
Good nutrition, antenatal care key to healthy pregnancies, mothers told
By Geoffrey Okwong Pregnant mothers in Pader District have been encouraged to prioritise good nutrition and attend antenatal care (ANC) services to improve maternal and child health outcomes and reduce complications associated with poor nutrition during pregnancy. The call was…
28 May 2026, 5:43 pm
Pregnant mothers urged to seek care at health facilities during pregnancy
Sulah Kaggwa, the Social Behaviour Change Officer at the Ministry of Health addressing the gathering.
9 May 2026, 10:53 am
Over 500 teeth extracted during Pader dental outreach
By Geoffrey Okwong More than 500 tooth extractions were recorded during a four-day free dental outreach conducted by Hope Smiles Uganda at Pader Health Centre III, raising concerns over poor oral health and increasing cases of tooth decay in the…
4 May 2026, 6:48 pm
Residents urged to improve oral hygiene amid rising tooth decay cases
By Geoffrey Okwong Residents have been urged to adopt improved oral hygiene practices following a rise in cases of dental caries within the community. Dr Grace Ainembabazi made the call during a dental outreach at Pader Health Centre III, where…