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Uganda: 2013 Measles outbreaks- Cases in Hoima

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Source: http://www.monitor.co.ug/News/Natio...Hoima/-/688334/1658444/-/10ge9q8/-/index.html

Measles confirmed in Hoima
By Francis Mugerwa
Posted Sunday, January 6 2013 at 02:00

In Summary

Scare. Residents are living in fear and are hesitant to travel long distances in search of medication following the outbreak.

The government has confirmed a measles outbreak in Hoima District. ?The samples that we obtained from patients were taken to the Uganda Virus Research Institute at Entebbe and they have tested positive,? the Hoima District Health Officer, Dr Joseph Ruyonga, told this newspaper on Friday.

The measles outbreak has been confirmed in Kaseeta Parish in Kabwooya Sub-county and is reportedly feared to be spreading to Kyangwali and Kiziranfumbi sub-counties...
 
Re: Uganda: 2013 Measles outbreaks- Cases in Hoima

Source: http://www.monitor.co.ug/News/Natio...-to-5/-/688334/1692322/-/12i2mjg/-/index.html

Measles claims one more in Hoima, brings death toll to 5
By Francis Mugerwa
Posted Wednesday, February 13 2013 at 02:00

In Summary

Preventive measure. Plans are underway to conduct a mass immunisation drive in the affected communities starting this weekend.


The death toll of people who have succumbed to measles in Hoima has increased to five, following the death of a three-year-old at the weekend, district officials have said.

The deceased passed way at Kaseeta Health Centre...
 
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