Following the out break of a strange disease which has claimed 15 lives in the eastern district of Namutumba, the health ministry has confirmed sending a team of technical personnel to the district that will pitch camp in the area to offer health services to the communities affected.

Dr. Richard Nduhura, Uganda's Minister of State for Health

According to the state minister for health, Dr. Richard Nduhura, the team will asses the situation and administer treatment to all those affected.

The minister is cautioning the general public in Namutamba not to keep their children home whom they suspect of being attacked by the disease.