By Patrick Opio
Senior Communications Officer
Lira University Council has reduced costs for various healthcare services offered at the Teaching Hospital including normal delivery cut from sh50,000 to sh30,000.
At its 4th Meeting, the 3rd Council chaired by Mr. David Geoffrey Opiokello, reduced the prices of different interventional radiology services, among others. The meeting was held at the Public Health Board Room on 31st October 2025.
The categories of health services with cut prices are; ultra-sound-guided Tru-Cut (core needle) biopsy from sh300,000 to sh150,000, Ultra-sound-guided Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology, from sh100,000 to sh70,000, percutaneous renal biopsy reduced from sh400,000 to sh200,000.
Other medical care services whose costs have been reduced are ultra-sound guided pigtail catheter drainage (of liver abscess, encapsulated empyema, complex cyst, etc) from sh500,000 to sh300,000, IVP/IVU (intravenous pyelogram/urogram from sh200,000 to sh150,000, barium meal/follow-through from sh200,000 to sh150,000 and barium enema reduced from sh250,000 to 150,000.
The Council authorised the Hospital Management to introduce selected specialised services like ophthalmology and other advanced diagnostic investigative procedures to manage a wide range conditions and provide appropriate treatment at the facility.
Vice Chancellor, Prof. Jasper Ogwal Okeng noted that the Teaching hospital benefits the university by providing a clinical setting for medical education and research, while they benefit communities by increasing access to advanced treatments and specialized care.
“The University Hospital is currently improving local health outcomes through several initiatives and partnerships,” Prof. Ogwal Okeng said.
Prof. Ogwal Okeng said the University provides a practical training ground for students, and in turn, the community benefits from a better-trained healthcare workforce and access to cutting-edge medical discoveries and clinical trials.
To increase access, the Teaching Hospital serves as a hub for high-complexity care and collaborates with other health facilities to expand access to care for a wider population in the region.
On clinical training and education, Lira University Teaching Hospital also serves as a crucial “laboratory” for students to gain practical experience under the guidance of experienced doctors, preparing them for their careers.
Being the hub for medical research, where staff and students contribute to the discovery of new treatments and technologies, the Hospital plays a big role in the realization of the University’s niche.
The Council members present were Ms. Nellie Florence Okullo (Vice Chairperson), Mr. Hassahya Nathan Hagobi (DVC F&A/University Bursar), Mr.Augustine Oyang-Atubo (University Secretary), Ms. Agnes Baku Chandia, Mr. John Muheirwoha, Dr. David Martin Ogwang, Dr. Erick Gitta, Mr. Timothy Jokkene Okee, Hon. Sam Atul, Hon. Fredrick Dickens Odongo, Dr. Robert Omara, Ms. Caroline Nabasirye Kambugo, Ms. Wadumaga Falidah and Mr. Kyobe Godfrey.
