Matany Hospital Commemorates World Day of the Sick

On 11th February 2026, Matany Hospital joined the global community in commemorating the world day of the sick, a day dedicated to prayer, compassion, and solidarity with those who suffer.

This year theme was based on “The compassion of the Samaritan: loving by bearing another’s pain”
A Samaritan took pity on him, bandaged his wounds, took him to an inn and provided for his care ….
(cf. Lk 10:25-37)

During the celebration, CEO/Administrator Br. Günther Nährich, warmly appreciated Bishop Damiano Guzzetti of Moroto Diocese Karamoja for celebrating the special day together with staff, patients, and their attendants, friends near and far, benefactors and visitors who had come in high attendance.

Br. Günther Nährich went ahead to remember and appreciate Sr. Fausta, a dedicated servant of God who celebrated her 87th Birthday on 11th February, Sr. Fausta dedicated more than 30 years of her life caring for the sick here in Matany Hospital and also further remembered Br. Pedrinolli, the main builder of our hospital, whose death anniversary occurs on 11th February, “we entrust them both to the Lord with gratitude.”

In his message for this World Day of the Sick, Pope Leo reflects on the Good Samaritan. This Gospel story speaks directly to our daily life here in Matany. Every day, our staff choose not to pass by, but to stop, to draw near, and to care – often with limited resources. under pressure and at personal cost. Compassion here is not theory; but a practice: time given, wounds treated, dignity preserved.

Healthcare in Matany is a shared mission. Doctors, nurses, support and technical staff, chaplains/pastoral care givers, and administrators work together – like the Good Samaritan and the innkeeper – each doing their part so that healing may continue. Our work is rooted not only in professionalism, but in relationship: with our patients, with one another, and with God.

As the Pope reminds us, caring for the sick is not only medical service; it is an expression of faith and hope – a witness that love, not indifference, has the final word

on this special day of the sick celebration, we recommit ourselves to compassionate, dignified, and quality health care, inspired by the legacy of those who built and nurtured this institution, a place of hope, where “we treat the wound, God heals it”.