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St. Mary's Hospital LACOR Gulu Northern Uganda

One of the largest private non-profit referral hospitals in Sub-Saharan Africa. Founded in 1959 St. It was founded in 1959 by Bishop GB Cesana.

Mary’s Hospital Lacor is one of the largest private non-profit catholic based institution in Uganda. It is owned by the Registered Trustees of Gulu Diocese. Lacor Hospital is registered with the National Board for Non-Governmental Organisations and is accredited to Uganda Catholic Medical Bureau. Lacor Hospital activities are in line with Uganda Ministry of Health policies of health care provision. The integration of Lacor Hospital into the Uganda national health system has been in line with national health reform, which was implemented from 1996/1997. From a small 30-bed Hospital in 1959, Lacor Hospital is now a complex with 482-bed capacity and 3 Peripheral Health Centres - each with 24 beds (Opit, Amuru and Pabbo), a Nursing and Midwifery Training School, a Laboratory Training School, a Theatre Assistant Training School, a school of training for Anaesthetic Officers (under Uganda Allied Health training schools), and it is a teaching site for the medical school of Gulu University, plus other placement and training programmes. The total bed capacity of the hospital complex including the three health centres is 554.

08/01/2026

We are grateful for the visit by Dr. Pius Ojara, Director of Refugee Law Project, to our hospital. The visit provided an opportunity for meaningful engagement and dialogue while reinforcing the importance of collaboration and mutual understanding. We shared insightful discussions that reflect a continued commitment to strengthening partnerships and nurturing long-standing relationships in support of communities and individuals in need.

05/01/2026

New year, new hope!

We’re excited to begin 2026 by continuing our mission of providing quality, affordable, and sustainable healthcare for goiter patients, together with our amazing partners from the University of Florence, Italy.

Our Goiter Camp will run until 24th January 2026, bringing care and healing to those who need it most.

Stay tuned as we share inspiring success stories, powerful patient journeys, and behind-the-scenes moments with our dedicated team.
Together, we ease one another’s pain and rediscover the love and beauty in humanity.

03/01/2026

We are Hiring

As we start the new year, we are excited to share a career opportunity. We are seeking to recruit a skilled and dedicated Laboratory Scientist who is passionate about advancing healthcare and committed to excellence.

Interested and suitable candidates should submit their application before the 18th of January 2026

02/01/2026

Fireworks met first cries as we welcomed 13 newborns into 2026 🎆👶
Two surgeries, two sets of twins, and a perfect balance of 8 girls and 7 boys, what a magical start to the year!

01/01/2026

Wishing you a bright New Year overflowing with peace, love, and strong health

27/12/2025

Six-year-old Dayo Favor Joy’s life changed in a moment when a tragic household accident left her with severe burns.

But her story did not end there. Through courage, timely intervention, and dedicated medical care, Dayo survived, healed, and found hope again. After months of treatment and reconstructive surgery, she returned to school smiling and dreaming of one day working in a hospital to help others, just as she was helped.

Read more about her here:https://www.lacorhospital.org/hope-for-deyo-favor-after-a-burn-injury/

25/12/2025

We would like to wish every single one of you a Merry Christmas. May your festive season be filled with great health, joy, peace, love, and happiness. Thank you for being a part of our story this year🎄 🎁

23/12/2025

Christmas is a season of giving, sharing, and cherishing family. For Ayero Cynthia Nsubuga and her daughter, Sinza Alayne Feza Nsubuga, the greatest gift is reaching out to children walking the same path Ayero’s mother once did.

“I have always wanted to help vulnerable people in society. Cancer is close to my heart because I lost my grandmother to it, and I have never forgotten the experience. I wish all these little ones a quick recovery and a Mary Christmas,” Cynthia shared.

I feel good that today I was able to help someone less privileged than me. God tells us to help one another, and it is better to do that than to spend money on silly things when we can help others.” Sinza

Thank you, Nsubugas, for reminding us that true generosity is more than sharing; it’s about instilling values of compassion and humanity in our children, so that the spirit of care begins at home.

19/12/2025

Strengthening care where it matters most 🤍👶🏽

Two weeks ago, the Ministry of Health conducted integrated maternal & newborn mentorship and NICU assessments across facilities in the Acholi sub-region.

Yesterday, we welcomed the Assistant Commissioner for Reproductive Health Services, along with a team from the Ministry of Health and Uganda Health Activity teams, as part of preparations for the dissemination of the assessment findings at Gulu Regional Referral Hospital today.

Together, we will improve maternal, child, and newborn health services for better outcomes in our communities.

17/12/2025

At 52, Ojera Alex Kinyera’s life changed suddenly when a severe infection left him unable to walk and fighting for his life. After a long hospital journey at St. Mary’s Hospital, Lacor, hope returned through a plastic surgery camp led by Dr. Orlando Antonio and a dedicated team of nine from Bristol, UK.

Today, Ojera smiles again because his pain has reduced, his leg is healing, and his hope is lit. His story here:https://www.lacorhospital.org/ojera-who-married-in-surgery-one-returned-to-stretch-his-leg-at-the-plastic-surgical-camp/
tells that timely care, faith, and compassion can change lives.

🙏 Thank you to the Plastic Surgical team and everyone who made this possible.

10/12/2025

In case you missed it, here is a brief highlight of what went down at the Christmas concert of St. Mary's hospital, Lacor Health Training Institute. The theme was "Prepare the way." Several entertainment activities were performed, including a skit, Christmas hymns, among others. All thanks to our talented students, sometimes work without play makes Jack a dull boy. Admissions are ongoing for the January 2026 Intake. Visit our website for more details, and call the numbers provided.
https://www.lacorhospital.org/training/

08/12/2025

Interns, former and current, who is this nice, ever-jolly, and lovely lady? What is that one thing you want to tell her? If you ever rushed from the wards hoping Janet had kept some food for you, this memory is for you. She made sure none of you went hungry, even on the busiest days and longest nights. Many of you found comfort in her kitchen, where a warm plate of food and her motherly care gave you the strength to keep going. She watched over you like her own children, always ready with a smile, with a meal, or a word of encouragement. Read more about Auma here: https://www.lacorhospital.org/meet-auma-janet-the-interns-mother-at-lacor/
Thank you, Janet, and the team

Address

Plot 170-196, Juba Road
Gulu
180

Telephone

+256393246024

Website

http://www.lacorhospital.org/

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