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25 July 2026, 5:07 pm
Poor roads, lack of ambulances push mothers to Traditional Birth Attendants in L…
By Winnie Auma Residents of Aromo subcounty in Lira District have blamed poor road infrastructure and inadequate emergency transport for the continued reliance on Traditional Birth Attendants, despite efforts to encourage mothers to deliver in health facilities. Expectant mothers say…
25 July 2026, 7:17 am
Rotary boosts maternal and newborn healthcare in Amolatar
By Winnie Auma Rotary Clubs in Uganda, in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Amolatar District leadership, have handed over life-saving maternal and newborn healthcare equipment to Amolatar Health Centre IV to improve healthcare services for mothers and babies.…
6 May 2026, 9:41 pm
Oyam leaders push for upgrade of Dicunyi Health Centre III
By Winnie Auma Leaders in Oyam District have renewed calls for the government to upgrade Dicunyi Health Centre III to Health Centre IV status, citing growing demand for improved health services in Oyam South Constituency. The LC5 Chairperson of Oyam…
2 May 2026, 4:26 pm
Amolatar woman regains sight after 13 years of blindness
By Finellah Akullu Opio A 30-year-old woman from Amolatar District has regained her sight after battling cataract blindness for about 13 years. Kevin Acila, a resident of Akwon Parish in Etam Subcounty, developed Cataract, an eye condition at the age…
17 April 2026, 8:37 pm
HIV infections drop by 38% as gov’t launches Lenacapavir to intensify figh…
By Winnie Auma Uganda has taken a major step forward in the fight against HIV/AIDS with the launch of a new long-acting prevention drug, Lenacapavir, aimed at reducing new infections and accelerating efforts to end AIDS as a public health…
5 March 2026, 12:42 pm
Lira City sees 3% drop in HIV prevalence rate
By Winnie Auma The rate of HIV infection in Lira City has reduced by 3% in the last two years. The Lira City Health Educator, Robert Ogwal, said the rate of HIV infection in the city is currently reducing as…
20 February 2026, 12:35 pm
Lira regional blood bank nears completion as construction hits 98%
By Winnie Auma Construction of the regional blood bank for Lira Regional Referral Hospital, located at Lira University, has reached 98 per cent completion. The project coordinator from the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Brigade, Second Lieutenant Fahad Kisosonkole, said…
17 February 2026, 10:20 pm
Mortuary services at Dokolo HC IV suspended
By Winnie Auma Dokolo District authorities have temporarily closed Dokolo Health Centre IV mortuary to allow for its expansion. The Dokolo Resident District Commissioner, Babra Akech, said the closure is intended to extend the mortuary building to create additional space…
2 January 2026, 10:01 pm
Uganda AIDS Commission partners with Lango leaders to combat HIV/AIDS
By Winnie Auma Uganda AIDS Commission, in partnership with the Lango Cultural Institution, has launched an intensified campaign against HIV/AIDS in the Lango Sub-region. The partnership, according to the Head of Partnerships at Uganda AIDS Commission, Tom Etii, follows a…
29 December 2025, 5:53 pm
Lira city and Oyam district hard hit by HIV, experts sound alarm
By Winnie Auma Lira City has been ranked highest for HIV prevalence in the Lango sub-region, according to a 2024 report released by the Uganda AIDS Commission. The report indicates that Lira City leads with 61,300 infections, followed by Oyam…