Zombo District Local Government appreciates the the Government of Uganda for financial support rendered to Health sector that has seen Amwonyu Health Centre III in Aka Sub-county, Zombo District officially commissioned with a modern primary healthcare facility constructed at a total cost of UGX 2.651 billion under the World Bank-supported Uganda Intergovernmental Fiscal Transfers (UGIFT) Programme. Amwonyu HC III has been designated one of only seven national model facilities under the UGIFT project and one of two in West Nile, positioning it as a benchmark site for donor monitoring and accountability. An additional UGX 86 million from district funds facilitated conversion of the old OPD into staff accommodation.

The newly upgraded and operational Health Centre III, gazetted effective 1 July 2025, is now fully equipped to deliver the Uganda Minimum Health Care Package, including basic emergency obstetric and newborn care, inpatient services, outpatient consultations, comprehensive antenatal and postnatal care, immunisation, family planning, HIV/TB management, minor surgical procedures and basic laboratory and diagnostic services. Key infrastructure comprises a maternity ward with delivery suite, general inpatient ward, a spacious Outpatient Department (OPD), two-unit staff quarters, a renovated former OPD now repurposed as additional staff housing for five personnel, full perimeter fencing, and advanced medical equipment worth UGX 405 million supplied in both phases.

During the commissioning ceremony attended by jubilant residents, cultural leaders, religious leaders, District staffs, Health officers etc. The DHO Dr. Bramali Mark Bonny confirmed that all new equipment has been delivered, health staffs recruited and  ready to serve the public and more health facilities will be supported in future to come once funds are available. The Chief Administrative Officer’s representative Fred Cwothembu emphasised the need for 24-hour service availability, strict adherence to clinical guidelines, and community stewardship of the facility.

The LC V Hon. Oyullu James emphasied the need by community to own the facility and utilise it to improve thier life and also stressed the need for parents to educate thier children while more infrastructure services like roads will be worked on once the heavy rains season is over given the terrain of Akaa sub-county. The Ora County MP Hon. Songa Biyika Lawrence pledged to prioritise electrification and resolve water scarcity challenges. 

Meanwhile the Assistant RDC of Zombo Bruno Mananu commended government for the initiative, urging locals in the area to prioritize their health. The Community leaders commended residents for exemplary cooperation during construction, with zero incidents of theft or disputes recorded. Mothers described the facility as a transformative intervention that will significantly reduce maternal and perinatal mortality by ensuring skilled birth attendance and timely emergency obstetric care within the sub-county.