Health
20 January 2025, 5:03 pm
Lamwo district registers 8 new suspected cases of cholera
By Otim Moses Lamwo district on Sunday, January 19, 2025, registered eight new suspected cases of cholera, bringing the cumulative number of cases to 98 in the past 11 days since the outbreak was confirmed on January 7, 2025, in…
10 January 2025, 6:18 pm
27 hospitalised as cholera breaks out in Lamwo district
By Otim Moses A cholera outbreak has been confirmed in Lamwo district, and health officials have revealed that twenty-seven people were receiving treatment at Agoro Health Centre III by Friday morning. According to Dr Omoya Denish Ochula, the Lamwo District…
12 December 2024, 5:02 pm
NUYEN targets malaria, HIV, and TB prevention in Kitgum municipality
By Otim Moses Arapmoi The Northern Uganda Youths Empowerment Network (NUYEN), with funding from Global Funds and partners, is set to test 600 children and 400 pregnant women for malaria in Pafer and Central divisions of Kitgum municipality. Mr. Solomon…
31 October 2024, 6:16 pm
Kitgum district receives 2nd cycle of essential medicines
By Otim Moses Arapmoi Kitgum district received the second cycle of essential medicines from the National Medical Stores on Thursday, to be distributed to all health facilities in the district. Mr. Jimmy Clay Omony, the Kitgum District Medical Supervisor, stated…
18 October 2024, 1:32 pm
Two arrested over mysterious death of office attendant
By Otim Moses Arapmoi Police in Kitgum district are holding two suspects for having a hand in the death of an office attendant attached to Kitgum Matiti town council. They are being held at Kitgum Central Police Station. Mr. Owani…
17 October 2024, 6:03 pm
62-year-old woman found dead in Layamo subcounty
By Otim Moses Arapmoi A 62-year-old woman identified as Ms. Margret Acayo was on Wednesday at about 2:00am found dead 100 meters from her home in Paibwor village in Labongo Layamo subcounty, Kitgum district. According to the Labongo Layamo subcounty…
15 October 2024, 11:41 am
School Authorities Tasked to Examine Food Handlers
By Otim Moses In a bid to ensure the safety of learners from food poisoning and other diseases, Pager Division Lower Local Government in Kitgum municipality has urged school Authorities in the Division to examine Food Handlers. Mr. Julius Owona,…
25 June 2024, 12:34 pm
Government urged to investigate rise in PWDs in Kitgum
By Otim Moses Arapmoi Due to the high number of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Kitgum district, there is a call for the government to investigate and study the causes of these disabilities. According to Mr. Omoya Mathew Atoo, Chairperson…
25 March 2024, 6:49 pm
Preterm births overwhelm Kitgum government hospital
By Otim Moses Arapmoi The Pediatrics and Child Health Department at Kitgum Government Hospital is overwhelmed with the number of premature babies, according to the head of the unit, Dr Casta Robert Okumu. Dr Okumu said the overwhelming numbers are…