Uganda, Feb. 12 -- The continued closure of Apaa Health Centre II due to conflicts over the land hosting the facility is hampering the provision of services to the population.

The facility is located in Gulu-Gulu Village, an area claimed by the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), National Forestry Authority (NFA), and local inhabitants.

The Apaa Health Centre II was constructed by the Amuru District Local Government and became operational in 2006. At the weekend, when our reporter visited the facility, what was left of the nurses' staff quarters had been taken over by wasps, birds, and bats, with no trace of services and inhabitation.

The remains of medical records, broken window and door panes, damaged drugs and medical equipment, heaps ...