Lacor Hospital faces sh15billion deficit amidst rising healthcare demand

Lacor Hospital Faces Shs 15.5 Billion Funding Crisis, Threatening Vital Services in Northern Uganda

St. Mary’s Hospital Lacor, a cornerstone of healthcare in Northern Uganda, is grappling with a severe funding shortfall of UGX 15.5 billion, putting its ability to deliver affordable, quality medical services at critical risk. The non-profit institution, managed by the Gulu Archdiocese, has historically relied on international donor support, but administrators reveal that a confluence of factors, including the lingering economic impact of the CO…

Lacor Hospital faces sh15billion deficit amidst rising healthcare demand

Visitors look at the iconic photo montage of the founders of St. Mary’s Hospital Lacor  Dr. Piero Corti (R), his wife Dr. Lucille Teasdale (C). Included in the montage is Dr Mathew Lukwiya (L).   Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | St Mary’s Hospital Lacor, one of the largest non-profit hospitals in Northern Uganda, is grappling with a staggering funding deficit of 15.5 billion shillings, threatening its ability to provide affordable and quality me…