Every day, St. Mary’s Hospital Lacor receives patients from far and wide around Uganda. Mothers and fathers carrying not just their children in their arms, but heavy burdens of worry, hope, and love. One such mother recently arrived from Omoro District, with her baby boy, Ogenrwot Emmanuel, in desperate need of care.
At only a year and a few months old, Emmanuel was battling severe acute malnutrition, a condition that had already begun to manifest in dermatosis, painful skin lesions often linked to extreme nutritional deficiencies. His condition was fragile. He was weak, vulnerable, and in urgent need of treatment.
For two weeks, Emmanuel was admitted and closely monitored at St. Mary’s Hospital Lacor. During this time, he received nutritional rehabilitation, medical treatment, and the dedicated attention of the hospital’s paediatric and nutrition teams. Though far from home, his mother stayed by his side throughout, showing unwavering courage and love.
Slowly, signs of improvement began to show. Emmanuel’s skin began to heal, his energy started returning, and most importantly, his small body began to gain strength. With time, care, and the right nutritional support, he was able to stabilize.
This week, mother and child were discharged, ready to return to Omoro, not the same way they came, but with renewed hope, health, and gratitude.
Their story is a reminder of how crucial accessible, quality healthcare is for communities near and far, and how every child, no matter where they’re born, deserves a fighting chance at life.
At St. Mary’s Hospital Lacor, we are committed to providing care for the most vulnerable. Every child matters. Every life counts.
