Tag Archive for PRO/AH/EDR> Rift Valley fever – Eastern Africa (30): Uganda
PRO/AH/EDR> Rift Valley fever – Eastern Africa (30): Uganda
Rift Valley Fever -- UgandaThere is a confirmed outbreak of Rift Valley fever (RVF) in Lyantonde district. The disease has already claimed 11 people and left several others in critical condition in 2 months, according to local authorities.Dr. Moses Nkanika, the Lyantonde District Health Officer-DHO, says there is a possibility that the victims consumed meat from infected cows, sheep and goats. He says 2 other patients died after being referred to Mabarara Regional Hospital. Nine of the deaths have Read more [...]
