LUO FM
Health
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…
25 April 2026, 6:38 pm
84 percent of Ugandan households own mosquito net as UBOS releases 2024–25 mal…
By geoffrey oyet and Odong Daniel The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) has published the Uganda Malaria Indicator Survey (2024–25), a joint effort with the Ministry of Health, unveiling vital data on malaria prevention, child health, and community awareness that…
16 April 2026, 4:39 pm
Pader Health Centre III to host dental medical camp 2026
By Geoffrey Okwong Pader Health Centre III in Pader District is set to host a dental medical camp aimed at improving access to oral health services in the community. The outreach program, scheduled to take place from 4th to 8th…
13 February 2026, 8:31 am
HOPE SMILES steps up dental services in Pader district
By Geoffrey Okwong HOPE SMILES, a non-governmental organisation, has intensified efforts to improve oral health in Pader District through community dental outreaches and health education programmes. Speaking to our reporter, the organisation’s partner, Julius Peter Ocen, said the initiative targets…