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Kabale Records Three Rift Valley Fever Deaths as Health Teams Intensify Surveillance
By Lukia Nantaba | Saturday, July 11, 2026
Kabale District has recorded three deaths from laboratory-confirmed Rift Valley Fever, with health authorities stepping up disease surveillance and response measures amid concerns over continued transmission among livestock.
The fatalities were announced during a Kabale District Ebola Taskforce meeting, where officials revealed that all three victims tested positive for Rift Valley Fever before their deaths.
Kabale District Health Officer Dr Gilbert Mateeka said the victims included a 26-year-old cattle dealer who died on May 21, 2026, a 25-year-old identified as T.A. who died on June 4, 2026, and a 50-year-old taxi driver identified as K.S. who died on June 18, 2026.
"The cases were from Kahungye Sub-county, Kyanamira Sub-county, and Ryakarimira Town Council," Dr Mateeka said.
He noted that although there are currently no active human Rift Valley Fever cases in the district, continued reports of animal miscarriages indicate that the virus may still be circulating among livestock...
Kabale Records Three Rift Valley Fever Deaths as Health Teams Intensify Surveillance
By Lukia Nantaba | Saturday, July 11, 2026
Kabale District has recorded three deaths from laboratory-confirmed Rift Valley Fever, with health authorities stepping up disease surveillance and response measures amid concerns over continued transmission among livestock.
The fatalities were announced during a Kabale District Ebola Taskforce meeting, where officials revealed that all three victims tested positive for Rift Valley Fever before their deaths.
Kabale District Health Officer Dr Gilbert Mateeka said the victims included a 26-year-old cattle dealer who died on May 21, 2026, a 25-year-old identified as T.A. who died on June 4, 2026, and a 50-year-old taxi driver identified as K.S. who died on June 18, 2026.
"The cases were from Kahungye Sub-county, Kyanamira Sub-county, and Ryakarimira Town Council," Dr Mateeka said.
He noted that although there are currently no active human Rift Valley Fever cases in the district, continued reports of animal miscarriages indicate that the virus may still be circulating among livestock...