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Measles cases rise to 26 in Lamwo
The Independent January 26, 2020
Lamwo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Lamwo district health teams have heightened sensitization campaigns within communities in the district following an increase in cases of measles. At least 26 people have tested positive to the highly contagious infection since its outbreak early this month.
The first five confirmed cases of measles were registered in the four villages of Agoro sub-county on January 10, 2020, from a sample of 18 children who had suspected symptoms of the disease. Lamwo District Health Educator Obote Odwar says that 21 patients who had similar symptoms were confirmed to be positive a week later.
Odwar says that three other sub-counties of Paloga, Palabek Ogili and Palabek Kal have reported suspected cases of measles among three children who are being monitored...
Measles cases rise to 26 in Lamwo
The Independent January 26, 2020
Lamwo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Lamwo district health teams have heightened sensitization campaigns within communities in the district following an increase in cases of measles. At least 26 people have tested positive to the highly contagious infection since its outbreak early this month.
The first five confirmed cases of measles were registered in the four villages of Agoro sub-county on January 10, 2020, from a sample of 18 children who had suspected symptoms of the disease. Lamwo District Health Educator Obote Odwar says that 21 patients who had similar symptoms were confirmed to be positive a week later.
Odwar says that three other sub-counties of Paloga, Palabek Ogili and Palabek Kal have reported suspected cases of measles among three children who are being monitored...