Gulu: Sacred Heart Girls Old Students Launch Shs220m Sick Bay Project

Monsignor Martin Agwee accompanied by Hon. Betty Aol Ocan and Members of SHOGA at the launch of the Construction of the Sick Bay at the School on Saturday

Gulu City — Old students of Sacred Heart Girls Secondary School in Gulu have launched the construction of a sick bay at the institution, in a move aimed at improving students’ access to healthcare and reducing time lost seeking treatment outside the school.

The initiative, spearheaded by the Sacred Heart Girls Old Students Association (SHOGA), is expected to cost approximately Shs220 million.

Speaking at the launch, SHOGA Chairperson Mrs. Aciro Kevin Owacgiu said the project was inspired by the need to address frequent disruptions to students’ learning caused by off-campus medical visits.

“Many times, students are forced to leave school to seek treatment, and in the process, they end up missing classes. This facility will ensure they receive timely care while staying in school,” she said.

Aciro revealed that the association has already raised about Shs40 million towards the project, with additional contributions coming from the school administration. She called upon old students and well-wishers to support the initiative.

Beyond serving students, the planned sick bay is also expected to benefit the surrounding community by providing accessible basic healthcare services.

The Vicar General of Gulu Archdiocese, Monsignor Martin Agwee, who represented the Archbishop, commended the old students for their commitment to supporting the school’s development.

He urged contractors to ensure quality work and pledged that the Archdiocese leadership would lobby for additional support to see the project completed.

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Gulu City Woman Member of Parliament, Hon. Betty Aol Ocan, also an alumna of the school, pledged to mobilise fellow leaders to contribute to the construction of the facility.

She further appealed to the school administration to be considerate towards vulnerable students and avoid imposing high fees that may hinder access to education.

Sacred Heart Girls Secondary School, one of the traditional girls’ schools under the Gulu Archdiocese, currently has a student population of about 1,100 learners.