[2] A cholera outbreak hit Pagirinya refugee settlement soon after it opened which was due to the increased exposure to dirty water and unattended to water crisis at the settlement and is still a big problem to be taken care of by the Government of Uganda.

[3] Refugees reported poor latrine coverage throughout Pagirinya refugee settlement and the locals have resorted to open defecation as a final aid to the problem facing them at the camp due to the low coverage of latrines.

[4] Most of the refugees within Pagirinya use poor practices for handling their water sources and have a higher risk of contracting of waterborne diseases and infections as the low level of supply of water still remains a big challenge.

[5] Pagirinya refugee settlement has different schools to support education for the young children, according to UNICEF Gulu Zonal Office reports.

The settlement’s organized, physical design facilitates access to important facilities, including health centres and schools.