Top 10 Ways Lacor Hospital Champions Women’s Healthcare and Empowerment in Northern Uganda

THE TOP 10 WAYS LACOR HOSPITAL CHAMPIONS WOMEN’S HEALTHCARE AND EMPOWERMENT IN NORTHERN UGANDA

10. Making Healthcare Affordable for the Most Vulnerable

Patients pay less than 30% of actual treatment costs, with over 60% of hospital expenses covered by international contributions. Pregnant women and children under the age of five receive treatment at no cost.
This ensures women from the lowest income brackets can access life-saving medical care without financial barriers.

9. Life-Saving Maternal Care

Lacor performs 70% of all Cesarean sections in its region, ensuring safe childbirth for thousands of women.
In 2022/23 alone, 8,839 babies were delivered, with over 2,200 C-sections performed.
The Hospital’s Maternity Waiting Home allows high-risk mothers to stay on-site for safe deliveries.

8. Comprehensive Health Education for Women and Girls

30-60 women per day receive prenatal education on hygiene, disease prevention, and financial strategies for motherhood.
Weekly support groups for HIV-positive women guide virus management and pregnancy care.

7. Ensuring Women’s Access to Cancer Prevention & Treatment

In 2022/23, Lacor conducted 1,849 cervical cancer screenings, a vital step in detecting and preventing one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths in Ugandan women.
The Hospital also hosts weekly meetings for women with female cancers, providing both medical care and emotional support.

6. Integration with National Healthcare Systems

Lacor collaborates with Uganda’s Ministry of Health to align services with national priorities, ensuring that public health efforts are strengthened rather than duplicated.

5. Empowering the Next Generation of Female Healthcare Leaders

Lacor operates four health professions training schools (nursing, midwifery, laboratory technology, and anesthesiology).
Over 400 students are enrolled, 67% of whom are women, preparing them for careers in healthcare.

4. Fighting Obstetric Fistula

Led by Dr. Emitone Odong, Lacor provides over 50 obstetric fistula surgeries annually, helping women recover from devastating childbirth injuries.
As one of only two regional fistula surgeons, Dr. Odong’s work transforms lives by restoring women’s health.

3. Bridging the Healthcare Gap with Mobile Clinics

Lacor’s mobile health teams visit remote villages twice weekly, reaching 50+ women per visit with prenatal check-ups, vaccinations, and maternal health counseling.
These clinics detect complications early, ensuring safe pregnancies even in Uganda’s most underserved areas.

2. Innovative Results-Based Financing for Sustainable Women’s Healthcare

External audits using 200+ indicators confirm Lacor’s high hygiene, diagnostic accuracy, and patient care standards.
Funding models prioritize continuous service improvements while keeping care affordable.

1.Providing Economic Empowerment & Stability for Women

Women make up 70% of Lacor’s workforce, strengthening families and boosting the local economy.
The Hospital’s staff credit cooperative provides loans for education and business development, helping women invest in their future.