Strange malaria-like disease hits UgandaPublish Date: Feb 03, 2014
Strange malaria-like disease hits Uganda
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By John Agaba
Health experts have confirmed a strange viral infection in Uganda. Chikungunya, transmitted by mosquitoes and whose signs and symptoms are similar to those of malaria, has no known vaccine or cure at the moment.
Dr. Myers Lugemwa, the head of the malaria control programme at the health ministry, confirmed cases of the chikungunya infection in Uganda, especially around River Semliki and in the West Nile region.
He, however, said there were few incidences, so there was no need for panic.
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Strange malaria-like disease hits Uganda
newvision
By John Agaba
Health experts have confirmed a strange viral infection in Uganda. Chikungunya, transmitted by mosquitoes and whose signs and symptoms are similar to those of malaria, has no known vaccine or cure at the moment.
Dr. Myers Lugemwa, the head of the malaria control programme at the health ministry, confirmed cases of the chikungunya infection in Uganda, especially around River Semliki and in the West Nile region.
He, however, said there were few incidences, so there was no need for panic.
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