About Us

Our lady of Fatima-Orussi Health Centre is a Catholic founded Health Centre started in 1983 as a dispensary; an initiative by Dr. Carlos Spagnoli (RIP) and Fr. James Kermundu (RIP) who realized the need and had the passion to serve this isolated hard-to-reach and/or live-in community of Erussi through provision of compassionate and Christian centered health services.

Our lady of Fatima Orussi Health Centre is in Central village, Padolo parish, Erussi Sub-county, Nebbi District, about 23.5 Km South of Nebbi main referral hospital, 26.5 Km East of Goli HCIV and 23 Km from St. Luke Hospital Angal and 7 Km North of Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The health Centre serves the population of Erussi, Ndhew, Atego Sub-counties, providing referral pathway for many of the lower government health centers including Jupanziri and Abongo HCIIIs and some facilities from DRC.

Over the years the health Center has grown and has continued to fulfill its mission that is, in faithfulness to the mission of Christ, we provide holistic, professional and affordable health care through partnerships. This has been possible by provision of comprehensive health services to the less privileged population covering various religious faithful while adhering to the Catholic doctrines. Currently the health Center sits within Orussi Catholic parish premises; covering an estimated 10 acres land.

Compassionate and Christian centered health services

Although it’s Christian founded, the health center provides non-discriminative health services for all mankind since health affects everyone. The health center operates as a Private-not-for Profit (PNFP) facility providing low cost and affordable health services within the available budget means.

Currently the management is entrusted within the stewardship of the Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus attached to Orussi from 1986, under the Diocesan Administration of Nebbi Catholic Diocese.

1,400+

Completed Monthly Cases

44,700

Community Size

Our Vison

To be a Centre of Excellence in the Provision of Quality and Sustainable Health Care for the Community in a Serene Modern Environment.

Our Mision​

Our Lady of Fatima is a PNFP Facility with a mission; in faithfulness to the mission of Christ, we provide holistic, professional and affordable health care through partnerships.

Our Values

Fear of God
Accountability
Transparency
Responsiveness
Team work

Our Impact

The facility serves a catchment population of at least 44,700 people of whom 26,000 are from Erussi Sub County, 8,700 from Ndhew and Atego sub counties and an estimated 10,000 from DRC. On average the health center serves at least 500 antenatal cases, 780 malaria cases, 70 deliveries and 56 referrals monthly..

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Our Board Members

Our lady of Fatima Orussi Health Centre consists of Board members who frequently meet for the smooth running of the facility and includes the following:

Rev Sr Florence Owacha

In-charge / Administrator

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Rev Fr Emmanuel Odaga

Chairman of the Board

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Mr. Okumu Philips

Vice Chairman of the Board

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Mr Jalacida Collins

Treasurer

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Mrs Jean Ongera

Board member

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Mrs Esther Nyigunega

Board member

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Dr Justine Okwairwoth

Principal Medical Officer

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Dr Warom Innocent

Medical Officer

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Mrs Peace Nikum Onen

Diocesan Health Coordinator

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Staff Members

01. Rwothomio Dickens

A Clinical Officer (CO) / Physician assistant who joined the facility in 2016 and is currently being supported by the health facility to train as doctor, now in his 3rd year of study.

02. Dr Andrew Omito

He is one of the staff of the facility who joined the facility as a Clinical Officer (CO)/Physician Assistant (PA) in 2012 and was later supported by the facility to train as a doctor/medical officer. Currently attached to Nebbi General Hospital. Provides scheduled clinical and support supervision services to the facility.

03. Dr Sumba Pius

Joined the facility in October 2010 as a Clinical Officer/Physician Assistant and later was supported by the health facility to train as a doctor. Currently pursuing a Master of Public Health. Works with the facility providing scheduled clinical services and provides support supervision as well.

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Rev Sr Florence Owacha

She is the health center in-charge / administrator of this health center; a religious Nun (Sister) from the congregation of the sisters of the sacred heart of Jesus, Moyo Uganda.

She has worked in this health center for the last 12 years. She is a Registered Nurse and Midwife by profession, holding a diploma in Management and Administration, a diploma in Public and Community Health and diploma in Counseling, with a vast experience in management and administration having worked over 15 years as an administrator in Torit Diocese, South Sudan.

Rev Fr Emmanuel Odaga

He is the chairman leading the team of board members. He is a Catholic priest of the Diocese of Nebbi and the parish priest (PP) of Our Lady of Fatima Orussi Catholic Parish Nebbi Catholic Diocese.

He holds a PhD in Canon Law, and he has worked in different fields and capacity including lecturing at the National Major Seminary-Ggaba and heading Nebbi Catholic Diocese as Diocesan Administrator for some time. He has worked as a chairman board for the last two years.

Mr Okumu Philips




He is the Vice Chairman of the Board. He holds a degree in Philosophy and diploma in Education. He has been Vice chairman for two years.

Mr Jalacida Collins




He is the treasurer for this facility and this is his second term in office with the health center. He holds degree in Education and also diploma in finance management. He has worked for six years.

Mrs Jean Ongera




She has been a member of the board for the last six years. She holds a diploma in public health.

Mrs Esther Nyigunega




She is an educationist and holds a degree in secondary Education. She is serving in her fourth year with the health center.

Dr Justine Okwairwoth




He is the Principal Medical Officer (PMO) and currently the District Health Officer for Nebbi district. He holds a Masters degree in public health and a degree in medicine and surgery with a post-graduate diploma in health services management. He is a senior technical advisor and supervisor of the health facility.

Dr Warom Innocent




He is a medical officer, working in Holy Family Hospital – Nyapea. He assists in Supervision of the health facility from the diocesan health office perspective.

Mrs Peace Nikum Onen




She is the current Diocesan Health Coordinator, Nebbi Catholic Diocese.