Popular Kioga FM Broadcaster Morish Olum Orech Appeals for Support Amid Health Battle

Popular Kioga FM Broadcaster Morish Olum Orech Appeals for Support Amid Health Battle  

Amolatar, Uganda – July 2025  

Morish Olum Orech , Aka Awitong a beloved broadcaster at Kioga FM 88.7 in Amolatar, is reaching out to well-wishers for financial assistance following his diagnosis with a thyroid condition.

 Olum, known for his vibrant voice and community-focused reporting, was recently admitted to Lira Regional Referral Hospital after experiencing severe neck swelling and pain.  

A Shocking Diagnosis 

Medical tests, including an advanced ultrasound scan, revealed that Olum is battling bilateral Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, an autoimmune disorder causing inflammation of the thyroid gland.

 The scan also showed multiple enlarged lymph nodes in his neck, further complicating his condition. Despite the challenges, doctors have assured that with proper treatment and medication, Olum can recover fully.  

A Call for Help  

While Olum remains optimistic, the cost of treatment and medication has become a heavy burden. As a dedicated journalist who has served the Amolatar community for years, he is now humbly appealing to friends, listeners, and well-wishers for financial support.  

“I am grateful for the medical team’s care, but I need help to cover the bills,” Olum shared. “Any contribution, no matter how small, will go a long way in helping me return to good health and back to the airwaves where I belong.”  

How You Can Help  

Well-wishers can contribute to Olum’s treatment fund through:

- Mobile Money: 0776123727 Registered Morish Olum 

- Direct Support: Reach out to Kioga FM 88.7 or Lira Regional Referral Hospital for coordination.  

Community Rallying Behind Him 

Colleagues at Kioga FM and listeners across Amolatar have already begun sharing messages of support, praising Olum’s dedication to his work and the community. “He’s more than a broadcaster; he’s a voice for the people. We stand with him,” said a fellow journalist at the station.  

Olum remains determined to overcome this health challenge and return to his passion—informing and entertaining his audience. With the community’s support, his road to recovery looks brighter.  

For updates or further assistance, contact Kioga FM 88.7 or visit the station’s social media pages.  

Get well soon, Morish Olum Orech! Your microphone awaits.