Health

Lira City, November 6, 2024 – In a significant step towards enhancing transparency and communication with the public, the Office of the President in Lira City today launched a new monthly journal titled “The Commissioners’ Journal.” The Resident City Commissioner (RCC), Mr. Egole Lawrence, officially introduced the publication, emphasizing its role as a vital information […]

In a significant breakthrough, The Honorable Minister of Health, Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng, and the Honorable Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Judith Nabakooba, have successfully mediated a long-standing land dispute between the Uganda Muslim Community and Jinja Regional Referral Hospital. This resolution comes as a symbol of cooperation and understanding between the two

Kampala, Uganda – Honorable Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng Ocero, Lira City Woman Member of Parliament and Uganda’s Minister for Health, has officially launched a report on the progress and impact of Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS) as a key intervention in the fight against malaria in Uganda. During the dissemination event, Dr. Aceng highlighted the Ministry

National Malaria Elimination sensitization meeting held in Oyam district. story by: Eman Yonah Oruk A recent report by Ismile Kabugu, Social Behavioural Officer at the Ministry of Health, reveals that Aleka sub county in Oyam District has the highest burden of malaria cases, with a staggering 77% infection rate. This was disclosed during a two-day

In a move to enhance healthcare delivery in Lira City, Assistant Resident City Commissioners (ARCCs) Bonny Otucu and Okello Bonny Alele embarked on a monitoring mission to assess the services and challenges faced by local health centres in the City. Their first stop was Ngetta Health Centre III, where they arrived at 9:30 am to