Opiyo Lukwiya Paul

[King Melvin @melvinnasasira]

The Dr Matthew Lukwiya story you never hear about.

A few days ago, I saw someone talking about Heroes Day and mentioned Dr. Lukwiya among them. It made me realise that most of us know him simply as the doctor who died treating Ebola patients at Lacor Hospital in 2000, and not much else.

I felt slightly guilty for not knowing more about a man who seems to transcend history, so I went looking for the full story of Dr. Matthew Lukwiya. What I found was a man who had spent the twenty years before Ebola practising exactly the kind of courage that the outbreak would eventually demand of him.

This is what many of us didn’t know about Dr. Matthew, as he was lovingly called.

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[MTN Uganda @mtnug]

.@TheBurnRadio3 and MTN Men at Work delivered a meaningful mentorship session for boys at Ekisaakaate Kya Nnaabagereka Gatonnya 2026, promoting Obuntubulamu as a foundation for mental wellness, resilience, and responsible leadership.

#Ekisaakaate2026 |#TogetherWeAreUnstoppable

[Ambassador of Ireland to Uganda @IEAmbUganda]

Love the way sport can bring communities together as equals and friends (or friendly rivals!)

[Ambassador of Ireland to Uganda @IEAmbUganda]

How lucky am I to work with this fab team every day?? Feeling inspired and energised after a review and planning workshop in the forest. Colour coordinated Irish colleagues to boot!!

[Ireland in Uganda @IrlEmbUganda]

This week the 🇩🇰🇸🇪🇮🇪🇳🇱Ambassadors were in Karamoja meeting with district officials, community leaders and partners. A big thanks for the warm welcome to Karamoja and constructive conversations, we are stronger together!#SpotonKaramoja

[Ireland in Uganda @IrlEmbUganda]

Today, we mark Uganda’s triumph over the #SVD outbreak. Ireland stands in solidarity with @MinofHealthUG @WHOUganda and partners, proud to have supported this life-saving response. Together, we are building resilient health systems. #HealthForAll #Uganda #partnership @dfatirl

[Ireland in Uganda @IrlEmbUganda]

Ireland is proud to champion #LocallyLedAdaptation ensuring that communities in Uganda lead the resilience journey. From cookstoves in Nwoya to irrigation in Kasese, #LoCAL is turning climate finance into local impact partnering with @DKinUganda @BelgiumInUganda @EUinUG @UNCDF

[Ireland in Uganda @IrlEmbUganda]

On #WorldHealthDay2025, @IrlEmbUganda celebrates the work of committee partners in #Karamoja delivering real impact through improving maternal, newborn & child health outcomes. #HealthForAll #SDG3

[Ireland in Uganda @IrlEmbUganda]

@IrlEmbUganda is proud to partner with @MGLSD_UG & @WFP_Uganda to strengthen Uganda’s social protection system using an evidence-based approach to cash assistance for elderly refugees in Lobule & Bidibidi. #LeaveNoOneBehind #SelfReliance #InclusiveDevelopment #Dignity

[Ireland in Uganda @IrlEmbUganda]

#Ireland and #EU join the rest of the world to celebrate the #InternationalDayOfEducation. #Education is core in our programming through partnerships with @Educ_SportsUg @UNICEFUganda @STFUganda @WFP @UNHCRuganda @NAWOUga @newvisionwire ensuring that no child is left behind.

[St. Mary's Hospital Lacor @lacor_hospital]

In 1983, a young doctor arrived at Lacor Hospital. His name? Cyprian Opira. #TBT

[Ireland in Uganda @IrlEmbUganda]

Today marks a milestone for maternal & newborn health in Napak! @IrlEmbUganda is proud to be part of the commissioning of the NICU at St. Kizito Hospital Matany, in partnership with @CUAMM. This life-saving facility provides critical care for the most vulnerable. #HealthForAll

[Opiyo Lukwiya Paul @lukwpaul]

@lacor_hospital Rest in Peace Doctor, you fought the good fight. May the Almighty God receive you and grant you everlasting peace. May He comfort the family in this trying moment.

[St. Mary's Hospital Lacor @lacor_hospital]

Official statement on the death of Dr. Cyprian Opira (Dr. CP)

[Ambassador of Ireland to Uganda @IEAmbUganda]

Thank you so much for taking time out of your busy schedule to help us celebrate #30yearsIreUga

[Social Protection Forum @upfsp]

The Social Protection Month 2024

H.E @IEAmbUganda highlights #SocialProtectionMonth2024 during the #IDOP2024 celebrations on 1st October in Masaka City.

Social Protection as an Enabler for Human Capital Development

@mofpedU @NPA_UG @Mglsd_UG @IrlEmbUganda @UNICEFUganda

[Ireland in Uganda @IrlEmbUganda]

A new training block unveiled at Katikit PS-Amudat for girls rescued from FGM and early marriages. Katikit is one of the safe spaces where girls are cared for, empowered through education and skilling funded by #Ireland in partnership with NAWOU #EndFGMProject

[Ambassador of Ireland to Uganda @IEAmbUganda]

Today marks the 50th Anniversary of Irish Aid and the 50th Anniversary of the Irish Fellowship Programme.

A lot has changed in 50 years, but Ireland 🇮🇪 will continue supporting peace, justice, equality, and sustainability, in pursuit of #ABetterWorld.

[Ambassador of Ireland to Uganda @IEAmbUganda]

Happy #InternationalDayOfOlderPersons to all Ugandans. Meeting the Grandmother Consortium in Masaka was a real joy! Promoting Inclusion and equality for older people is very important for all of Soceity! #Inclusion #Diversity #Equality