Lira regional referral hospital elects new parliament leadership

14 October 2026, 6:24 pm

By Frank Oyugi

Staff of Lira Regional Referral Hospital (LRRH) on Wednesday, 14 October 2026, elected new leaders to steer the Hospital Parliament for the next one year.

The election, presided over by the Human Resource Officer, Mr Patrick Ebong, saw Associate Consultant Ophthalmologist Dr Benard Odong elected as the new Speaker of the hospital Parliament.Dr Odong replaces Dr Omongo Bosco Ekwan, whose term ended last week.

Other previous Speakers of the Hospital Parliament include Dr Andrew Odur and Dr Juliet Adongo Ochol.Principal Orthopedic Officer Mr Peter Abele was elected Deputy Speaker, replacing Dr Euleriano Tumwekirize.

Meanwhile, Assistant Nursing Officer Ms Musiimenta Emily was elected Chief Whip of the Hospital Parliament, becoming the first woman to hold the position.Other leaders elected include; Dr Jimmy Alal as Clerk to Parliament. He will be deputized by Assistant Nursing Officer Fiona Amongi.

Senior Executive Consultant Dr Andrew Odur, who presided over the swearing-in ceremony of the new Parliament leaders, congratulated the elected team and urged them to sustain the gains made in addressing pertinent issues affecting the hospital while working towards achieving further progress.

According to Dr Odur, the Hospital Parliament has made LRRH unique by providing a platform through which many issues affecting the hospital are raised and resolved without unnecessary delays.

In his remarks, Dr Benard Odong pledged to promote transparency, accountability and a results-oriented approach in the operations of the Hospital Parliament.The new leadership team is expected to formally assume office next week.

The Hospital Parliament was established in 2022 under the leadership of the then Hospital Director, Dr Nathan Onyachi.The initiative provides a platform for middle-level managers and heads of departments to meet weekly, discuss issues affecting the hospital’s operations and day-to-day management, and develop appropriate solutions.

Its membership comprises representatives from various hospital departments and units, including the Outpatient Department (OPD), Gynecology and Obstetrics, Surgery,Internal Medicine, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics , Private Wing, among others.