By KGR Reporter,
Health experts in Pakwach district have cautioned residents against self-medication to treat conjunctivitis, commonly known as Red Eye disease.
The warning comes as Red Eye cases soar among the community and several schools across the district.
According to statistics from Pakwach Health Department on average close to 10 individuals seek treatment for viral Conjunctivitis daily in the district.
Fuathum Judith Kigezi, the Pakwach Environmental Health Officer discloses that several health facilities have continued to receive increasing cases of Red Eye disease among the community members including learners.
She further notes that the majority of the infected community members have now resorted to self-medication using local herbs as opposed to seeking prescriptions in health centers.Ms.Judith speaking…
Dr. John Bosco Oryema, the in-charge of Pakwach Health Center IV has expressed concern that many of the cases have remained underreported as people have resorted to treating themselves at home.
Hesays nearly 40 pupils from Pajobi Primary School in Pakwach Town Council tested positive for viral Conjunctivitis last week. END.