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3 November 2026, 7:08 am
Pader budget conference exposes gaps between community needs and available resou…
By Geoffrey Okwong Pader District’s budget conference for the 2026/27 financial year has exposed significant gaps between community needs and the resources available to address them, with leaders highlighting shortages in health facilities, schools, roads and other essential services. The…
13 October 2026, 9:02 pm
Medical camp exposes healthcare needs as clinic seeks expansion
By Geoffrey Okwong The high demand for healthcare services during an Independence Day medical camp in Pader Town Council has renewed calls for improved medical infrastructure and access to specialised treatment in the district. The camp, organised through a partnership…
13 October 2026, 7:40 pm
Pader measles-rubella coverage hits 109%, but younger children remain underserve…
By Geoffrey Okwong Pader District has recorded 109.27 per cent measles-rubella vaccination coverage following mop-up activities, but children aged nine to 11 months remain below the campaign target, according to the latest performance figures for the Acholi sub-region. The post-mop-up…
2 October 2026, 3:11 pm
Pader town council vaccinates 759 children on first day of measles-rubella campa…
By Geoffrey Okwong Health workers in Pader Town Council vaccinated 759 children on the first day of the ongoing measles-rubella immunisation campaign, surpassing the initial target of 200 children. The campaign, which started on Thursday, October 1, is targeting children…
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…
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.
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…
5 November 2025, 8:33 pm
Measles a leading cause of death among young children — MoH
By Okwong Geoffrey The Ministry of Health (MoH) has classified measles as one of the leading causes of death among young children in Uganda. Measles is a highly infectious yet vaccine-preventable disease caused by the measles virus. It spreads from…
5 November 2025, 7:23 pm
Pader district strengthens measles surveillance after outbreak in Awere
By Okwong Geoffrey Pader District has on Monday held a joint stakeholders’ meeting aimed at strengthening the surveillance and response of the District Task Force (DTF) following a recent measles outbreak in Awere subcounty. The meeting, held at the district…