NAMAYINGO
The Ministry of Health has confirmed a cholera outbreak in the districts of Kayunga and Namayigo.
According to the ministry’s spokesperson Emmanuel Ainebyoona, three positive cases have been reported in Kayunga, and an additional three cases in Namayingo. He says the cases identified in Kayunga are already receiving treatment.
“We have identified three cases of cholera in Namayingo and they are already receiving treatment. A number of those who presented with signs and symptoms have since received treatment and discharged,” he said
The three cases from Namayingo district are from Bumalenge village in Siguru Islands.
The ministry says they have dispatched a team of health workers to the area to ascertain the situation and give a response plan.
Ainebyona refuted reports that disease has claimed the lives of four people in Kayunga district. He urged the public to maintain good hygiene to avoid contracting the disease.
