Kotido Health Officials Intensify Surveillance to Prevent Measles Outbreak

Authorities at the Kotido District Health Department have heightened surveillance efforts following a measles outbreak in the neighboring districts of Amudat, Nakapiripirit, and Moroto. According to the World Health Organization, the outbreak has claimed six lives in 2024. Measles, a highly contagious airborne disease, primarily affects children aged 6 months to 10 years and spreads…

Mbarara Hospital Struggles with Rising Mpox Cases as Admissions Surge

The Infectious Diseases Treatment Center at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital has registered over 126 suspected Mpox cases since the outbreak was reported in July 2024. Of these, 91 tested positive, with 81 patients successfully treated and discharged. Currently, 26 patients remain under clinical management. Halson Kagure, the hospital’s Public Relations Officer, noted that admissions have…

Fake Doctor Arrested for Extorting Patients at Tororo General Hospital

Tororo Central Police Station is holding a man accused of impersonating a doctor, illegally treating patients, and extorting money at Tororo General Hospital. According to Albert Amula, the Tororo Deputy Resident District Commissioner, the suspect, identified as Job Obbo from Mirikit Sub County, was arrested on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. His arrest followed a complaint…

Uganda Confirms Sudan Ebola Virus Outbreak as Health Worker Tests Positive and Dies

The Ministry of Health has confirmed an outbreak of the Sudan Ebola Virus Disease in Kampala, Uganda, following the death of a 32-year-old male nurse. The deceased health worker was employed at Mulago National Referral Hospital and also worked at Sayidina Abubakar Islamic Hospital in Matugga. Dr. Diana Atwine, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry…