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18 September 2026, 2:09 pm
Midwife, nurse among four arrested over Alango Health Centre III theft
By Winnie Auma Security in Otuke District has arrested two health workers and two other people to aid investigations into the alleged theft of medical equipment from Alango Health Centre III. The suspects are a midwife at the facility, Dorothy…
14 September 2026, 7:31 pm
Tetugu Health Centre III in Dokolo district struggles with staffing shortage
By Finellah Akullu Opio Tetugu Health Center III in Agwata Town Council, Dokolo District, is operating with just 10 health workers out of the required 55 staff members, putting severe pressure on emergency care and routine medical services. The facility’s…
11 September 2026, 11:28 am
Lango Leaders Move to Arrest Local Practitioners of Uvulectomy to Curb Infant De…
By Finellah Akullu Opio Local leaders in Lango Sub-region have resolved to arrest and prosecute individuals performing traditional uvulectomy, the local surgical removal of the uvula, following reports of rising infant mortality linked to the dangerous practice. The decision was…
18 August 2026, 4:14 am
Amolatar begins construction of 250 million shs modern mortuary
By Winnie Auma Amolatar District has started construction of a modern mortuary at Amolatar Health Centre IV, in a project expected to cost approximately 250 million shillings. The groundbreaking ceremony was officiated on Monday, August 17, 2026, by Amolatar District…
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…