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Arrests
16 August 2024, 5:04 pm
Driver arrested in Apac for transporting charcoal amid conservation measures
By Joshua Olomo Security in Apac district has arrested a driver transporting 720 bags of charcoal. This follows an order from the Apac Resident District Commissioner (RDC) to implement President Yoweri Museveni’s directive against the sale and burning of charcoal…
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…