Dr Aceng noted that due to the poor immunization coverage, the mortality rate from vaccine preventable diseases in the sub-region remain high yet the Ministry has stocked the health facilities with vaccines.
Christopher Ayella, the team lead at the Medical Camp, told Uganda Radio Network in an interview that residents within the city are being offered free medical services at the medical camp in readiness for the national celebration.
Banya told Uganda Radio Network Thursday that after being tipped, he rushed to the hospital where he found Otim exhibiting signs of drunkenness and unable to work despite dozens of patients waiting in queue for medical attention.
According to Uryek-Wun, a tube essential in relaying the images from scans malfunctioned due to the power fluctuation rendering the machine unusable for diagnosis.
Dr Denis Omoya Ochula, the Lamwo District Health Officer told Uganda Radio Network that the success in fighting the disease is attributed to the swift intervention measures that included mass sensitization, intensified sanitation efforts and improved access to clean water access.
According to Onyai, while the vaccines will help in reducing frequency of malaria, its severity and reducing death in children, it won’t take away other preventive measures such as seeking early treatment for symptoms of malaria, sleeping under insecticide treated mosquito nets among others.
Odongo noted that due to his condition, his wife and mother to three of his children whom he married in 2009 abandoned him in 2018 citing she may end up dying in their family. He said his mother in-law also supported her daughter’s decision to end the marriage alleging that she may end up dead since he was also going die.
Dr Ochula attributed the drop in spread of cholera in the past one week to the tight presence of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) soldiers who are surveying and monitoring the rivers to ensure locals don’t access them.
Rashid Mwesigye, a medical entomologist consultant at Sightsavers Uganda, a non-governmental organization fighting neglected tropical diseases says most people still believe elephantiasis and hydrocele diseases are caused by witchcraft or stepping on charms.
Dr Angelo Oceng, the In charge of Atiak Health Center IV told Uganda Radio Network over the weekend that the incidence has left the health facility in crisis with hundreds of patients likely to miss out on proper medical treatment.
Bosco Okello, a store keeper at the facility told Uganda Radio Network in an interview Saturday that the fire started from one of the air conditioning units installed at the drug store.
Dr. Simon Angura, the Resident Veterinary Officer at the Big Fix Uganda said over the weekend that the increased dog population increases risks of rabies spread through dog bites on human beings.
Walter Uryek-Wun, the Principal Assistant Secretary at Gulu Regional Referral Hospital told Uganda Radio Network in an interview that the staff shortages continue to negatively impact the service delivery to patients at the facility.
Gulu City Mayor Alfred Okwonga told Uganda Radio Network that the city authorities have gone on a mass sensitization campaign to inform the community about the vigilance of any suspected illnesses.
Michael Lakony, the Amuru District Chairperson told Uganda Radio Network Thursday that following assessments by engineers, a budget of 48 million shillings has been drawn to facilitate the rehabilitation of Apaa Health Center II.
Gen Busizoori noted that due to the current prevailing "peace", they decided to direct the reopening of the facility to the public, after years of conflicts that put the lives of health workers, and patients at risk.
Owachgiu notes that the family agreed with Gulu District Local Government to give out their two plots of land for the construction of the incineration facility at 35 million shillings in 2022. He however says the district only made a down payment of 15 million and has failed to clear the balance since last year despite promises to finish it by July this year.
Richard Komakech, a businessman who makes chapatti about 100 meters from the southern end of the Hospital says he is afraid the constant emission of the fumes which he has been inhaling for months may make him sick.
Dr Daniel Okello, Gulu City Health Officer says during the door-to-door registration, health workers discovered a total of 90 children had not received any vaccine since birth. He says the discovery is shocking since vaccines are available adding that it poses a great health risk to the infants.
According to Dr Okello, annually, the city council buries over 80 unclaimed bodies and spends quarterly 4.4 million shillings on burial expenses alone.
Julius Ocungi · author