After weeks of preparation for the grand celebration of Lacor Health Center III Pabbo’s 50th anniversary, the community was filled with excitement as September 7th, 2024, came knocking with golden memories of 50 years. This day was not just a testament to the passage of time but a reflection of dedication to healthcare and community service.
Lacor Health Center III – Pabbo, which began in 1974 as a humble and modest dispensary has grown into a beacon of hope for those far and near. From its early days, the canter has been a cornerstone of St. Mary’s Hospital Lacor’s mission to provide quality, affordable, and sustainable healthcare to the needy, regardless of their background or financial status.
Rev. Fr. Okulu, the Parish Priest who presided over the mass emphasized the theme of “Providing quality and sustainable healthcare in a humane and supportive environment” beautifully, pointing to the essence of the Health Center III. He vividly made it clear that just as tributaries feed the mighty river and enrich it with unique contributions, so too have countless individuals and efforts flowed into the success of the health center.
“Each person, each act of kindness, and each moment of dedication we honor, not just the 50 years. We happily adorn every staff member, volunteer, and community supporter whose collective efforts have nurtured and sustained the health center,” he said.
Ocira Christopher the in charge of the health center observed that over the years, the facility has become an indispensable part of the community, and countless lives transformed; from expectant mothers taking their antenatal to newborns taking their first breaths and elders receiving compassionate care.
The deputy Resident District Commissioner of Amuru, Acham Proscovia appreciated the management of St. Mary’s Hospital Lacor for the immense service of humanity to the people. She seized the moment to condemn teenage pregnancy and in the strongest words warned older men and women who abuse young children sexually.
In line with and in support of the day’s theme, the Chairperson, Local Council V promised a steadier flow of vaccines and improve on the road network.
While addressing the gathering, the Medical Director, Dr. Emintone Odong made it known that the facility’s strength has lied in the community’s support since time memorial. He statically put it that in the past 50 years, a total of 1,050,000 deliveries were recorded from the facility. He advised on healthy lifestyles to the youths and appreciated the team that made the celebration a success.
The time travel from 1974 to 2024 wasn’t a smooth one all the way. It was a bumpy journey. The sorry states of the road to the health facility and the Lord’s Resistant Army insurgency brought unimaginable sufferings to the region. Pabbo, like many other areas, was deeply affected by violence and instability. Through it all, Lacor Health Center III Pabbo remained a pillar of support and it is in these turbulent moments that it is worth reflecting on every ties of the past 50 years to the facility.
As we celebrate this golden jubilee, we also look to the future with hope and determination, the challenges of the past strengthen us to continue serving the community.
