Ebola worry in central Uganda

Over 30 residents in Zirobwe sub county Luwero district have been grounded with the fear of spreading the deadly Ebola disease to other residents following one (1) death last week.

Doctors attending to an Ebola victim

A 12-year-old Ugandan girl died in a new outbreak of the Ebola virus in Zirobwe, 40 miles north of Kampala.

According to Dr. Paul Kagwa a health specialist, a combined team of health experts from different organizations and departments have moved to the area to do surveillance and treatment to the resident to avoid the disease from crossing boundaries.

He also cautions the general public to maintain high levels of hygiene, not to touch any person seen having likely symptoms among others.

 

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