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Polio survivor shares the struggles of living without a wheelchair
Mugwanya, now in his early forties, was diagnosed with polio at the age of three.
Nyeko Johnson donates ambulances to Lamwo district
Lamwo district operates 31 functional health facilities, including those managed by government agencies, development partners like UNHCR, and private entities.
Gulu Blood Bank urges city residents to embrace blood donation culture
Witness Odongo, a blood bank official, reminded the public that donation is voluntary.
Amolatar HCIV receives new theatre equipment
The recent advancements at Amolatar Health Center IV represent a positive step towards improving healthcare delivery in the area.
Examinations trigger mental health crisis among Gulu City students
Mind, Body and Soul expects to upscale the project to other schools when the Pilot phase proves success.
Sexual abuse of girls with nodding syndrome in Kitgum sparks outrage
Districts of Kitgum, Lamwo, Amuru; Pader and Gulu have high cases of nodding syndrome disease.
Acute blood shortage hits Kitgum hospitals
The blood shortage has stranded many patients in critical need of transfusions.
Over 2,000 Kitgum residents to receive free eyeglasses in major eye-care initiative
tndNews understands that at least 2,000 residents of Kitgum will receive free eyeglasses with more to be assessed.
Will all children be born free of HIV, syphilis and hepatitis-B by 2030?
Similarly, 70% to 90% of infants born to women positive for hepatitis-B infection may become chronically infected with hepatitis B if not vaccinated and treated.
Lango stands united in malaria walk
Dr. Andrew Odur, Director of Lira Regional Referral Hospital, gave an impassioned speech, highlighting the heartbreaking stories of helpless children succumbing to malaria.
Why has Kitgum general hospital seen a sharp decline in premature baby deaths?
Kitgum General Hospital opened its neonatal department in 2018 and had registered up to 2,100 neonatal cases by 2023, with 700 cases recorded in 2023 alone.