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5 August 2026, 7:21 pm
Oyam Traditional Birth Attendants urged to stop conducting deliveries
By Eman Yonah Oruk Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs) in Oyam District have been urged to stop conducting deliveries, as the practice is no longer permitted under Uganda’s health regulations. The call was made during a one-day training organised by Mother…
31 July 2026, 12:31 pm
Oyam health workers pledge zero tolerance for corruption and negligence
By Eman Yonah Oruk Health leaders and workers in Oyam District have resolved to uphold integrity and accountability in service delivery, pledging zero tolerance for corruption and negligence. The commitment was made yesterday during the Health Sector Sub-Programme Annual Performance…
1 July 2026, 8:03 am
Ebola response activated in Oyam District
By Eman Yonah Oruk Oyam District Assistant Resident District Commissioner, Ayub Tenywa, has urged the community and stakeholders to strictly observe Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to prevent the spread of Ebola. He emphasised that Oyam is among the high-risk districts…
29 June 2026, 6:56 am
Oyam South MP restores boreholes, brings clean water to communities
By Eman Yonah Oruk Oyam South MP restores boreholes, 6,000 residents celebrate clean water access Over 6,000 residents of Myene Sub-county and Loro Sub-county in Oyam South Constituency, Oyam District, are celebrating after their Member of Parliament and Chairperson of…
15 October 2025, 7:55 am
Oyam district receives new ambulance following MP’s lobbying
By Eman Yonah Oruk The Ministry of Health has officially handed over a brand-new ambulance, registration number UG3100193, to Oyam District, marking a vital boost to the region’s healthcare transport system. The donation was made possible through the lobbying efforts…
20 August 2025, 5:03 pm
Ministry of Health and Uganda Heart Institute launch ADUNO programme in Oyam
By Eman yonah oruk The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the Uganda Heart Institute, has launched the ADUNO programme in Oyam District to combat heart disease, one of the leading health challenges in Northern Uganda. Speaking at a stakeholders’…
15 June 2025, 10:46 am
Oyam district CAO warns health officials against theft of government drugs
By Eman Yonah Oruk Frederick Herbert Kitutu, the Chief Administrative Officer of Oyam district, recently issued a stern warning to health officials during the third quarterly health performance review held at Rainbow Hotel in Oyam town council. Kitutu explicitly cautioned…
9 May 2025, 12:04 pm
Persistent malaria myths continue to mislead the people of Oyam
By Eman Yonah Oruk The community in Oyam district continues to grapple with misconceptions about malaria, with many residents mistakenly believing that eating mangoes in the morning causes the disease. According to Peter Olet, a public health specialist and administrator…
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…