St Mary's Hospital, Lacor

St. Mary's Hospital Lacor is a prominent private, non-profit healthcare facility located in Gulu, Northern Uganda. Founded in 1959 by the Comboni Missionaries, it has grown into one of the largest and most respected referral hospitals in East Africa. The institution provides a comprehensive range of services, including maternal and child health, surgery, and treatment for infectious diseases like HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis. It is particularly noted for its resilience during the Lord's Resistance Army insurgency and its pivotal role in containing the 2000 Ebola outbreak. As a teaching hospital, it plays a vital role in training the next generation of Ugandan healthcare professionals.