To bridge the gap, the blood bank has intensified community outreach through sensitisation campaigns and radio programmes.
Health
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Lamwo district awaits council approval on livestock vaccination fees
Dr. Stanely Avudraga, the Lamwo district veterinary officer, said many farmers have become reluctant to regularly spray their animals, resulting in increasing cases of tick infestation in several sub-counties.
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Oyam South gets ambulance from Ministry of Health
Oyam District Health Officer (DHO), Dr. Thomas Malinga, urged the local community to support the movement of the ambulance by providing some resources for fuel.
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UPDF health services roll out lenacapavir
The national launch of Lenacapavir was held in Lira City last month by Minister of Health Dr Jane Ruth Aceng Ocero.
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Jane Acilo Foundation, Thembekile Mandela Foundation sign MoU to advance SRHR in Africa
Ndileka Mandela, granddaughter of former South African President Nelson Mandela and founder of Thembekile Mandela Foundation, said “we align in a lot of ways that is why we decided to partner with Jane Acilo Foundation more than just giving her (Jane Frances Acilo) the Mandela Commission Award in South Africa for the good work she’s doing.
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Rains return, so does the risk: Adjumani residents urged to stay vigilant against malaria
Health officials in Adjumani district said the seasonal rains often create favourable breeding conditions for mosquitoes, raising concerns about a potential surge in infections if preventive measures are not maintained.
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Government issues report on ‘mass fish deaths’ in Lake Kwania
On March 23, 2026, tndNews, Uganda, published a developing story on the high numbers of fish deaths in Lake Kwania.
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Visually impaired patients regain sight after surgeries by Lira RRH medical team
The four-day event marks the second successful eye surgical camp conducted at Aduku Health Centre IV under the auspices of LRRH.
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Talking water: Kitgum’s 89% rural water access
Kitgum District Water Officer Picho Willy said the district continues to work toward universal access to clean and safe water.
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Uganda launches Lenacapavir HIV prevention drug in Lira City with major targets
The drug will be offered as part of Uganda’s comprehensive HIV prevention strategy.
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Mucwini community celebrates borehole repair as Kitgum pushes for full safe water coverage
According to district statistics, Kitgum has an estimated 81 to 83 percent safe water coverage overall, with roughly 89 percent access in rural areas.
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Lira regional referral hospital condemns certain cultural practices like “kwanyo gi dwon”
Dr. Andrew Odur, the acting director of Lira regional referral hospital, informed the press about the hospital’s status and the health department’s struggle against non-communicable diseases.