Voice of Lango
Health
17 May 2025, 5:00 pm
90% of boreholes in Lira city contaminated
By Denis Okello Lira Water from nearly 90% of boreholes in Lira city has been found to be unsafe for human consumption, according to the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC). Gerazio Tukahirwa, NWSC manager for the Lira branch, revealed…
9 May 2025, 8:43 pm
Measles outbreak reported in Nambieso sub county, Kwania district
By Olomo Joshua Kwania A measles outbreak has been reported in Nambieso sub county, Kwania district, with the district health department confirming four cases of the disease. The affected areas include Aburukango, Adogwanga, and Etekiber A — all located in…
6 January 2025, 8:24 pm
Four prisoners test positive for Mpox virus in Otuke district
By Isaac Okello) Otuke Four prisoners at Otuke Government Prison have tested positive for the Mpox virus. Otuke District Health Officer, Patrick Opio, confirmed the report and stated that the affected inmates are currently receiving treatment. According to Opio, the…
11 December 2024, 8:24 pm
Lira city health workers to launch malaria vaccination among children in April
By Denish Ongora Lira Health workers in Lira city are preparing to launch a malaria vaccination campaign for children in April next year. Today, officials from the Ministry of Health visited Lira city to brief health workers on the upcoming…
10 December 2024, 5:45 pm
Sanitation and water crisis sparks alarm in Kamdini town council
By Chris Woo Residents of Iwang IKee trading centre in Tenam cell, Western ward, Kamdini town council, Oyam district, have raised concerns about a potential outbreak of sanitation-related diseases due to the lack of adequate latrines in the area. The…
2 October 2024, 2:47 pm
Five districts in Lango to benefit from malaria vaccination program
By Woo Chirs Oyam Ministry of health has selected five districts in Lango to benefit from malaria vaccination program. Speaking at the National Malaria Elimination meeting held at Oyam district Council hall, Ismail Kabugo, the Social Behavioral Officer in ministry…
17 August 2024, 5:15 pm
Gideon Omony, esteemed journalist and educator, dies after kidney battle
By Michael Ojok Lango veteran journalist Gideon Omony has died at Kirudu Referral Hospital in Kampala. Gideon Omony, who worked at Radio Waa and was also a teacher at Fatima Aloi Girls’ Comprehensive School, passed away at around 7:45 PM…
15 August 2024, 1:14 am
LRRH given two weeks to explain the non-dispensation of drugs
By Denish Ongora The Parliamentary Committee on Health has given Lira Regional Referral Hospital a two-week ultimatum to explain why some drugs have not been dispensed to patients admitted to the facility. The committee’s vice chairperson, who also serves as…
15 July 2024, 10:51 am
Uganda experiences a surge in diabetes cases
By Denis Okello Uganda is registering a surge in cases of diabetes. According to a study conducted by the Economic Policy Research Centre, there has been a notable increase in the number of diabetes cases in Uganda, particularly among individuals…
20 June 2024, 10:51 am
Alebtong district grappling with inadequate sickle cell drugs
By Denish Ongora Alebtong district faces critical shortages of sickle cell medication, impacting its 200 affected residents. Research reveals alarming statistics on sickle cell prevalence and mortality, prompting urgent calls for enhanced drug supply and public awareness efforts. On June…