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22 October 2026, 7:36 pm
MP Kenny Auma Questions Delay in Equipping Nambieso Health Centre III Theatre
By Solomon Okabo Kwania District Woman Member of Parliament Auma Kenny has asked the Ministry of Health to explain when the newly constructed theatre at Nambieso Health Centre III will be equipped and when the facility will be upgraded to…
19 October 2026, 11:14 am
Oyam Deputy RDC monitors health facilities to improve service delivery
By Eman Yonah Oruk The Deputy Resident District Commissioner of Oyam, Francis Behangana, has intensified monitoring of health facilities across the district to strengthen service delivery and ensure accountability in the use of Primary Health Care (PHC) funds. His oversight…
26 September 2026, 1:58 pm
Action 4 Health launches AMUKA project to tackle teenage pregnancy in Oyam
By Eman Yonah Oruk Oyam District leaders have been urged to intensify efforts to address teenage pregnancy, child marriage and HIV infections among adolescent girls and young women. The call was made during the official district inception meeting for Action…
8 September 2026, 11:57 pm
Oyam and Kole lead Lango in teenage pregnancy rates at 26 percent
By Eman Yonah Oruk Oyam and Kole districts are leading the Lango Sub-region in teenage pregnancy rates, each recording 26 per cent, according to figures presented during the 2026 Lango Regional Health Assembly and Joint Review Mission. The meeting was…
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’…