Lira Hospital

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Lira Regional Referral Hospital
Uganda Ministry of Health
Geography
Location Lira,
Lira District,
 Uganda
Organisation
Care system Public
Hospital type General and Teaching
Services
Emergency department I
Beds 254
History
Founded 1920[1]
Links
Other links Hospitals in Uganda
Medical education in Uganda

Lira Regional Referral Hospital, commonly known as Lira Hospital is a hospital in Lira, northern Uganda. It is the referral hospital for the districts of Amolatar, Apac, Dokolo, Lira and Oyam.

Location

Lira Hospital is located in the city of Lira, Uganda, approximately 271 kilometres (168 mi), by road, north of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city.[2] The exact coordinates of the hospital are not known, as of December 2009.

Overview

Lira Hospital is a public hospital, funded by the Uganda Ministry of Health and general care in the hospital is free. It is one of the thirteen (13) Regional Referral Hospitals in Uganda.[3] The hospital is designated as one of the fifteen (15) Internship Hospitals in Uganda where graduates of Ugandan medical schools can serve one year of internship under the supervision of qualified specialists and consultants.[4] The bed capacity of Lira Hospital is quoted as 254.[5]

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See also

References

  1. ↑ Lira Hospital Founded in 1920's
  2. ↑ Road Distance Between Kampala and Lira with Map
  3. ↑ Uganda Has Thirteen Regional Referral Hospitals
  4. ↑ Medical Education in Uganda
  5. ↑ Lira Hospital has 254 Beds
Capital: Lira
Counties and
sub-counties
Otuke County
Towns and
villages
Economy
Notable
landmarks
Education
Notable people

Coordinates: 2°15′6″N 32°54′6″E / 2.25167°N 32.90167°E / 2.25167; 32.90167

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