Lira, Uganda | Lira University Teaching Hospital, in partnership with its Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery and the Center for International Reproductive Health Training (CIRHT), has organised a three-day Maternal and Child Health Camp to provide free medical services to mothers and children.
The camp, scheduled from 15th to 17th October 2025, aims to expand access to healthcare services, particularly for underserved populations in the Lango sub-region and surrounding communities.
Assoc. Prof. Tom Richard Okello, Clinical Hospital Director, explained that the initiative would offer crucial health screenings and early interventions while empowering the community with knowledge on maternal and child health.
He noted that the camp targets the needs of underserved populations, especially those in remote areas, by providing essential care and treatments that strengthen the local healthcare system.
Anna Grace Auma, Dean of the Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery and Senior Lecturer at CIRHT, stated that the camp brings services directly to communities that often struggle to access timely or specialized care.
She highlighted that early detection of health issues in mothers and children enables more effective interventions.
The camp will provide free services including cervical cancer screening, fertility and infertility consultations, fistula and prolapse screening, antenatal and postnatal care, family planning and post-abortion care, immunization, nutritional assessment and malnutrition screening, HIV/AIDS counselling and testing, and general gynaecological surgeries.
A lab technician will demonstrate the use of medical equipment and explain how various laboratory investigations are conducted, giving patients a better understanding of their care.
Auma also emphasized that the camp provides a platform to inform the community about health issues, promote healthier behaviours, and build trust between the community and healthcare providers.
She added that the hospital staff are prepared to provide care with dignity and compassion, ensuring that patients receive quality services and report high satisfaction.
The camp represents a significant effort to improve maternal and child health, enhance reproductive healthcare access, and strengthen the overall healthcare delivery system in the Lango subregion.