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Anthrax Outbreak Confirmed in Kitagwenda as Three Test Positive
By Ivan Mugisha | Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Health authorities in Kitagwenda District have confirmed an outbreak of anthrax after three people tested positive from a cluster of ten suspected cases reported earlier this week.
According to District Health Officer Dr. Irene Kahimakazi, the suspected cases were first reported at Ntara Health Centre IV on April 2, 2026, after patients presented with a range of symptoms.
“We received alerts from the community involving 10 suspected cases who presented with symptoms such as skin ulcers on the hands and legs, headache, general body weakness, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, eschar, and cough,” she said.
Laboratory results later confirmed three of the cases as anthrax...
Health authorities in Kitagwenda District have raised alarm following a sharp increase in suspected Anthrax cases, with the number rising from 10 to 20 within a week.
The Acting District Health Officer, Irene Kahimakazi, described the situation as concerning and urged residents to strictly follow public health guidelines to curb further spread.
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