Uganda: Major Blood Bank Nears Completion to Boost Emergency Care in Lira District

Uganda: Major Blood Bank Nears Completion to Boost Emergency Care in Lira District

Construction of a regional blood bank intended to serve Lira Regional Referral Hospital has reached 98 percent completion, bringing the Lango sub-region closer to improved access to safe and timely blood transfusion services.

Lira Blood Bank construction nears completion

The Lira Regional Blood Bank under construction. Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The construction of the Regional Blood Bank at Lira Regional Referral Hospital (LRRH) is nearing completion, with phase one standing at 98 percent. Started in March 2025 on a piece of land donated by Lira University teaching hospital, the 9.6 billion shillings facility is estimated to process 48,000 units of blood annually, enough for the people of Lango sub region…