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1 October 2026, 5:37 pm
Three children admitted to Apac General Hospital with measles
By Jacob Bacham Olara and Daniel Odongo Three children have been admitted to Apac General Hospital after being diagnosed with measles, the Apac District Health Officer, Dr Daniel Odongo, has confirmed. Dr Odongo made the disclosure today during the launch…
24 September 2026, 10:34 pm
“Fight adolescent stigma” – Health ministry challenges journalists
By, Mike Okwang Ogule WAKISO: Journalists from ten community radio stations across Uganda have been urged to take the lead in fighting stigma and discrimination against adolescents and providing accurate, factual and responsible information on young people’s health and wellbeing,…
16 February 2026, 2:23 pm
Apac hospital receives sickle cell diagnostic machine
By Daniel Odongo Apac Hospital has received a new machine to diagnose sickle cell disease, a development expected to significantly improve early detection and management as cases continue to rise across the Lango sub-region. The machine, known as a Hydroxyurea…
31 January 2026, 10:09 pm
Climate change heat poses risks to pregnant women
By Mike Okwang Ogule & Daniel Odongo Medical experts in Apac District have raised concerns over growing health risks facing pregnant women and the general public as climate change fuels prolonged heatwaves and extreme temperatures across the region. Health officials…
15 August 2025, 5:01 am
Outcry in Apac over alleged sale of donated blood
By Sarah Acio Acak In Apac District, a wave of mistrust is threatening the lifeline of Uganda’s health system — voluntary blood donation. What began as whispers in the community has now escalated into open defiance, with some residents refusing…
30 May 2024, 9:47 am
Hundreds flock Apac main hospital for the cataract surgical camp
By Mike Okwang Ogule & Isaac Newton Abili Apac general hospital is currently hosting a five-day cataract surgical camp with over 250 patients with different eye complications. Organised by Lira regional referral hospital in partnership with Kilimanjaro Centre for Community…
20 May 2024, 4:00 pm
Apac locals believe urine and “Enguli” cures red eye
By Mike Okwang Ogule & Isaac Newton Abili A section of residents within Apac district are using urine and local waragi “Enguli” as ‘eye drops’ to treat conjunctivitis also known as red eye. Dorcus Arao a resident of Amwonika, Akere…
30 June 2023, 8:12 pm
Red Cross, NFA, Club 146 and schools team-up to clean Apac streets
By; Mike Okwang Ogule/ Bakama Uganda Red Cross Apac in partnership with club 146 and National Forestry Authority yesterday teamed up to clean streets in Apac municipality through a campaign dubbed “keep Apac municipality clean”. This was organised in collaboration…