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21 February 2025, 2:02 pm
Timagi Community Medical Centre to expand facilities amid rising demand
By Daniel Ogweng and Emana Yonah Oruk Timagi Community Medical Centre is set to expand its facilities following the completion of a general hospital building to meet the increasing demand for healthcare services in Oyam district. This was revealed by…
11 December 2024, 11:03 am
Hon. Patrick Ogwang pledged to build a public toilet for community health
By Eman Yonah Oruk This was revealed after a major concern was raised about the closure of a public latrine that had previously served approximately 1,860 business people at Iwang IKee trading centre in Tenam cell, Western ward, Kamdini town…
7 December 2024, 6:27 pm
Ngai sub county faces maternal health crisis as more women deliver at home
By Eman Yonah Oruk In Ngai sub county, a growing number of expectant mothers are being forced to deliver at home due to the long distance and poor road conditions that make reaching the local health centre nearly impossible. Ngai…
23 November 2024, 11:37 pm
Mpox patient discharged after full recovery in Oyam district
By Eman Yonah Oruk A patient diagnosed with Mpox (commonly known as Monkeypox) in Oyam district has been discharged after making a full recovery. The patient, who was treated at Anyeke HCIV, has been cleared by medical professionals and advised…
14 November 2024, 12:38 pm
Panic as Mpox confirmed in Oyam district
By Eman Yonah oruk The confirmation of Mpox cases in Oyam district has caused panic among residents. The outbreak, which has been spreading across Uganda, has now reached Oyam. As of 11 November 2024, Uganda has reported 468 confirmed cases…
23 August 2024, 10:05 am
Oyam records over 1,314 new HIV cases in three months
By Eman Yonah oruk This was revealed by Caroline Agaro, the Assistant District Health Officer of Oyam district, during a two-day health sector performance review meeting held at Rainbow Hotel in Oyam town council. According to Agaro, they are experiencing…
9 April 2024, 8:16 am
42 Patients receives money for buying soap on Palm Sunday at Anyeke HCIV
By Eman Yonna Oruk This development has brought a lot of excitement among patients at Anyeke HC1V which include 23 men and children in their ward and 19 women where each were given 10,000/= In her remark Dr. Eunice Apio…
20 March 2024, 11:23 am
Obangangeo Parish in Acaba Sub-county has the lowest rate of latrine coverage
By Chris Woo This was revealed by Harriet Aber Senior Health Environmental Officer during the launch of Sanitation week held at Oyam town Council yesterday. According to Aber, in 2023 Omolo parish in Iceme Sub County was the leading parish…
6 March 2024, 10:44 am
Over 16,000 people living with HIV/AIDS in Oyam
By Chris Woo This was revealed by Dr Caroline Agaro who is the Assistant District Health Officer of Oyam District during an interview with our reporter at her office on Tuesday 5th March 2024 where she advises those who are…