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ADJUMANI PREPARES TO ROLL OUT $328M DRDIP II IN OCTOBER.

By Bazio Doreen.Adjumani District Local Government is looking ahead to the implementation of the Development Response to Displacement Impacts Project Phase II (DRDIP II), with expectations that the new phase will deepen investments in social services, livelihoods, infrastructure and community resilience in one of Uganda's long-standing refugee-hosting districts.DRDIP II comes as Uganda scales up its development response to the pressures and opportunities associated with hosting refugees. Backed by US$328 million in World Bank financing, the second phase is expected to benefit approximately 3 million people, including 1 million refugees, create at least 60,000 new or improved jobs and generate an estimated 6.1 million workdays through public works.For Adjumani, the programme comes against a backdrop of significant development needs linked to both its resident population and the long-term presence of refugees.According to UNHCR data, Adjumani's host population was estimated at 300,590 people as of March 2025. The district is among the refugee-hosting areas in Uganda where public infrastructure, livelihoods and basic services have had to respond to the needs of both refugee and host communities.Building on the first phase.DRDIP II is expected to build on lessons and investments from the first phase of the programme, which supported refugee-hosting districts through investments in social and economic infrastructure, livelihoods, environmental management and local government capacity.Adjumani was among the districts covered by the first DRDIP programme.Some of the investments recorded in Adjumani included the rehabilitation of Pagirinya Road at Shs1.27 billion, construction of an Intensive Care Unit at Adjumani Hospital at Shs1.8 billion, construction of dormitories at Dzaipi Secondary School and Mungula Secondary School at Shs750 million each, and classroom construction at Rende Primary School at Shs515.5 million. An Ofua community food store also received Shs230 million under the programme.These investments illustrate the scale at which DRDIP has previously supported infrastructure intended to benefit communities affected by displacement.The first phase also recorded substantial results nationally. World Bank project reporting shows that more than 3 million Ugandans gained access to improved social infrastructure, environmental services and livelihood opportunities, while the project created jobs for more than 174,660 people, including 27,380 refugees.A larger focus on livelihoods and jobs.While infrastructure remains important, DRDIP II places increased emphasis on economic opportunities.The World Bank says the second phase will expand support for livelihoods, local enterprises and public works alongside investments in education, health, water and other basic services. At least 60,000 jobs are expected to be created or improved through the project.For communities in Adjumani, where agriculture, small businesses and informal economic activities provide livelihoods for many households, the emphasis on economic opportunities could complement investments in physical infrastructure.The programme is also designed to support both refugees and host communities, reflecting Uganda's approach of integrating refugees into national and local development systems.Why DRDIP II matters to Adjumani.The need for sustained investment is linked not only to the presence of refugees but also to the broader development pressures facing refugee-hosting districts.The World Bank notes that refugee-hosting communities in Uganda continue to face significant development deficits, particularly in rural areas where basic service provision and economic opportunities remain constrained.This makes the transition from humanitarian support to longer-term development particularly important for districts such as Adjumani.DRDIP II is designed to improve access to basic social and economic services, expand livelihood opportunities and strengthen environmental management for both refugee and host communities.For Adjumani District Local Government, this creates an opportunity to align project investments with priorities already identified through district development planning.Communities expected to remain at the centre.A key feature of DRDIP is its community-driven approach, with local communities involved in identifying and prioritising investments.As anticipation builds around DRDIP II, effective community participation will be important in ensuring that projects respond to actual needs and that beneficiaries take ownership of the investments.The district will also need strong coordination among its technical departments, communities, refugee representatives, Office of the Prime Minister, implementing partners and other stakeholders to ensure that investments are properly planned, implemented and maintained.The first phase demonstrated the importance of local government capacity in managing such investments. World Bank project records show that 100 percent of infrastructure investments assessed under the project's results framework had local government recurrent budget allocations or operation and maintenance plans at the reporting point.From infrastructure to resilience.DRDIP II is therefore being positioned not simply as another infrastructure programme, but as part of Uganda's longer-term response to displacement.The World Bank describes the second phase as an opportunity to scale investments in infrastructure, public services, environmental management and economic opportunity, while strengthening the relationship between refugees and host communities.For Adjumani, the anticipation comes with an opportunity to build on what has already been achieved while addressing gaps that remain in roads, education, health, livelihoods, water and community economic development.As preparations for DRDIP II progress, the district's priority will be to ensure that communities are adequately engaged, identified needs are clearly documented and investments are aligned with Adjumani's development priorities.The anticipated programme represents another opportunity for Adjumani to turn the pressures associated with hosting refugees into investments that strengthen services, livelihoods, infrastructure and resilience for both refugee and host communities.END. 

DEPUTY CAO WAMBI RICHARD HANDS OVER OFFICE.

ADJUMANI, 23 September 2026 — Adjumani District Local Government has formally recorded the handover of office by Wambi Richard, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer (Deputy CAO).The handover took place on Wednesday, 23 September 2026, at Adjumani District Headquarters, as part of the district's administrative transition and continuity of public service.The Deputy Chief Administrative Officer is responsible for supporting the Chief Administrative Officer in the coordination and oversight of the district's administrative functions, including ensuring effective implementation of government programmes and policies.The handover of office is part of the established public service procedures that facilitate the orderly transfer of responsibilities, official records and ongoing assignments between officers.Adjumani District Local Government appreciates Mr. Wambi Richard for his service to the district and contribution to the functioning of the local government administration during his tenure.The district remains committed to ensuring continuity in its administrative operations and maintaining effective service delivery to the people of Adjumani.END. 

ADJUMANI TASK FORCE MOVES TO CURB RISING RABIES DEATHS.

By Bazio DoreenAdjumani District Leadership is strengthening its response to rabies following the death of 10 people between January and August 2026, as health and veterinary authorities push for stronger prevention, surveillance and access to treatment.The figures were presented during an Adjumani District Task Force meeting held on Thursday 24th September 2026 at the Office of the Resident District Commissioner.The meeting was attended by district local government officials, Ministry of Health representatives, veterinary authorities and other key stakeholders to review the district's animal-bite situation and agree on measures to prevent further deaths.According to data presented at the meeting, 655 animal-bite cases were recorded in Adjumani between January and August, with children aged five to 11 years accounting for about 80 percent of the victims.District records further show 453 reported dog-bite cases and 213 rabies cases, with 10 deaths recorded during the period.The situation places Adjumani's response within Uganda's wider effort to eliminate dog-mediated human rabies by 2030. The National Rabies Elimination Strategy identifies mass vaccination of dogs, timely and affordable post-exposure prophylaxis, stronger surveillance, control of dog populations and improved laboratory systems as key interventions.Globally, rabies causes an estimated 59,000 deaths each year, with more than 95 percent occurring in Africa and Asia. Children under 15 are among the most vulnerable because of their close interaction with dogs. Uganda's national strategy notes that approximately 99 percent of human rabies cases originate from rabid dog bites, making vaccination of dogs a critical prevention measure.Closing the vaccination gap.Adjumani has an estimated 45,272 dogs, of which 31,696 have been vaccinated, representing about 70 percent coverage. Approximately 13,576 dogs remain unvaccinated.District veterinary authorities want coverage increased to at least 80 percent, alongside stronger control of stray and free-roaming dogs.Dr Okello, the District Veterinary Officer, reported that the district had received 3,000 doses of dog vaccine, while private providers had vaccinated approximately 900 dogs.He said food insecurity can contribute to dogs roaming in search of food, increasing their contact with communities.“How do you feed a dog when you don’t have enough yourself? The dogs roam to find what to eat.”He added that rabies, once largely associated with wildlife, is increasingly a concern among domestic dogs.Children at particular risk.The high proportion of children among animal-bite victims was one of the major concerns raised during the meeting.Dr Kalanda Rogers, a Ministry of Health Field Epidemiologist, said children aged five to 11 accounted for approximately 80 percent of animal-bite victims recorded during the eight-month period.Many victims sought care at Adjumani Hospital and Elema Health Centre II, but officials noted that some bites are never reported.Some victims delay seeking care until wounds have healed, while others underestimate the risk because the injury appears minor. Bites involving stray dogs are also less likely to be reported where there is no identifiable owner.Beyond the bite: risks from other animals.Dr Ijjo Didimous, Veterinary Officer for Dzaipi Sub-county, cautioned that rabies surveillance should not focus exclusively on dogs. He said infection can also affect goats, sheep and cattle, raising concern about communities consuming animals that die unexpectedly.He urged communities to report unusual animal behaviour and unexplained animal deaths to veterinary authorities rather than consuming the meat.The district is consequently looking to strengthen surveillance of both domestic and wild animals as part of a broader One Health response.Task Force agrees on coordinated action.The District Task Force agreed that closing the vaccination gap and improving early detection must be accompanied by stronger community systems. The district will therefore prioritise raising dog vaccination coverage to at least 80 percent, while strengthening reporting and tracking of animal bites through health facilities, veterinary teams and community leadership. LC1 leaders will be engaged more closely in identifying and reporting bite incidents and stray animals, while schools will become an important platform for prevention, with head teachers across Adjumani's 213 schools targeted for sensitisation because of the high proportion of children among victims.The meeting also prioritised improving access to post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) and following up victims to ensure they complete their treatment. The Ministry of Health has provided 1,200 doses of anti-rabies vaccine, according to Lulu Henry Leku, Assistant District Health Officer for Maternal and Child Health. However, stakeholders noted that access remains a challenge, with private facilities charging about Shs30,000 for vaccination. Communities will also be sensitised on immediate first aid following a bite and the need to seek medical attention without delay. The district further identified inadequate information, education and communication materials and limited resources for active case searches as gaps that need to be addressed.The resolutions are consistent with Uganda's national rabies strategy, which calls for mass dog vaccination, community awareness, timely access to PEP, strengthened surveillance and response, dog-population control and improved laboratory systems as part of the country's goal of eliminating dog-mediated human rabies by 2030.A district-wide public health responsibility.The meeting underscored that rabies prevention cannot be left to the veterinary or health departments alone. The district's response will require coordinated action involving health workers, veterinary officers, schools, local leaders, dog owners and communities.For Adjumani, the immediate challenge is to translate the Task Force resolutions into sustained action—particularly closing the gap of more than 13,500 unvaccinated dogs, improving reporting of bites and ensuring that victims can access PEP quickly.With 10 people already dead between January and August 2026, the district is treating rabies not simply as an animal-health problem, but as a preventable public-health threat requiring coordinated action across the community.Photo Credit: Coutesy photo (Daily Monitor)