Voice of Lango
Health
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…
19 June 2024, 5:56 pm
LIDDWA’s call for support for mental health care in Lira
By Denish Ongora Women with disabilities from Lira District Disabled Women Association (LIDDWA) advocate for better drug support for those facing mental health challenges. In a recent meeting with local health professionals, chaired by Apio Zela Beatrice, they emphasised the…
6 June 2024, 11:53 am
NWSC accused of supplying contaminated water in Aduku Town Council
By Joshua Olomo Locals of Aduku Town Council, Kwania district, have accused the National Water and Sewerage Cooperation (NWSC), Aduku Town Council branch, of supplying contaminated water. This comes after one Tom Ogwal, a resident of Adyeda Trading Center, Teduka…
23 April 2024, 6:42 pm
Red eye disease outbreak reported in Oyam district
By Chris Woo Oyam An outbreak of red eye disease has been reported in Oyam district. The assistant District Health Officer of Oyam, Dr. Caroline Agaro confirmed the outbreak of the disease yesterday. Dr. Agaro said the disease was confirmed…
20 June 2023, 1:40 pm
Lira Hospital doctor under fire over refusal to treat patient on a weekend
By Patricia Aceng (patricia.aceng@vol.co.ug) Lira Lira regional referral hospital authority is investigating one of its staff over indiscipline and abuse of office after he allegedly turned away a 75 year old critically ill patient who turned up for treatment on…
17 June 2023, 6:03 pm
Poor access to contraceptives spiralling up teenage pregnancies in Lango
By Odota Adubango Moureen Apac Rising cases of teenage pregnancies in Lango has been blamed on poor access to contraceptives among adolescent youth due to negative social norms against the use of contraceptives. This was revealed during a media meeting…
14 June 2023, 2:29 pm
Men in Oyam shun yellow fever vaccination for fear of loosing manhood
By Voice of Lango Editorial (editor@vol.co.ug) Oyam A section of men in Oyam district are reportedly shunning the ongoing Yellow fever vaccination exercise for fear of “losing their manhood.” Dr. Carolyn Agaro, the acting District Health Officer of Oyam said…
20 March 2023, 1:00 pm
16,000 people in Oyam district lack pit latrines
By Voice of Lango editorial (editor@vol.co.ug) Oyam At least 16,000 people in Oyam district lack pit latrines. This was revealed by Oyam District Health Officer, Dr. Thomas Malinga during the health performance review meeting held at Rainbow hotel in Oyam…