Heart surgery outreach in Lira treats children with congenital defects

Eleven children from the Lango and Acholi subregions are set to undergo specialized pediatric heart surgery at Lira Regional Referral Hospital. The five-day surgical camp began Monday and ends Friday, focusing on pediatric closed-heart procedures. By Tuesday evening, eight children had successfully undergone surgery. The procedures are being carried out by senior cardiologists and pediatric…