Lira, Uganda | URN | The Ministry of Health has launched the use of Lenacapavir, a revolutionary Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis long-acting injectable drug for HIV prevention in Uganda. The National Launch, which took place at Lira Regional Referral Hospital, was presided over by Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng Ocero, the Minister of …
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COMMENT | NANTEZA SARAH KYOBE | I had never been to Lira, only passing through it on my way to other districts for assignments. I had only previously heard about Lira from a friend who runs a business there, who said it is a booming business district, especially in the …
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Lira, Uganda | URN | Leaders in Lira City have used this year’s Easter celebrations to call on Christians to embrace hard work and unity as they reflect on the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Delivering his Easter message at All Saints Cathedral in Boroboro, Bishop Professor Alfred Olwa of Lango …
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Lira, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Cultural and religious leaders last week gathered at Canon Lawrence Boroboro in Lira to support a major transition to coffee farming in the Lango sub-region. Hans de Heer from Plutus Coffee Group Ltd guided participants in the discussion. De Heer pointed out that northern Uganda, especially …
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Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Residents in Lira City are concerned about the deteriorating sanitation in and around the City abattoir, describing the facility as a public health risk that requires urgent intervention. Located at Bar-Onger Go-down, Railways ward in City East Division, the facility was originally designed to …
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Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Construction of the 20,000-seat Akii-Bua Olympic Stadium in Lira City has reached roofing level, with 95 percent of the main structure complete. Built by Egypt’s SAMCO National Construction Company, the multi-sport complex, named in honor of Olympic legend John Akii-Bua, will feature an eight-lane …
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Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The construction of the Regional Blood Bank at Lira Regional Referral Hospital (LRRH) is nearing completion, with phase one standing at 98 percent. Started in March 2025 on a piece of land donated by Lira University teaching hospital, the 9.6 billion shillings facility is …
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Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda, through its corporate social responsibility arm, the MTN Foundation, in partnership with Sense International, has launched a new computer laboratory at St. Mary Goretti Ngetta Girls Primary School in Lira City. The initiative seeks to promote inclusive education and expand digital learning …
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Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a striking transformation over the past five years, Lira Regional Referral Hospital has increased its number of medical specialists from just two to 17, enabling the facility to provide advanced life-saving services such as intensive care, dialysis, and cancer management. The Acting Hospital …
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Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Presidential Special Task Force on land matters and environment has halted all activities on a contested piece of land at the center of a dispute between the Uganda Police Force and Lira District Local Government. This follows a petition by Gobba Benard, who …
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