Four survivors, who have been undergoing treatment at the Ebola Treatment in Mubende have been discharged.
They were discharged this afternoon amid jubilation by the health workers, district technical staff, and members of the Ebola Taskforce led by Mubende Resident District Commissioner – RDC, Rosemary Byabashaija.
The survivors were given household items including bedding as a start-up as they reunite with their families.
Byabashaija described the discharge as a breakthrough and commended the government and communities for the effort that has necessitated them to successfully treat 67 people.
She said a total of 42 people died of Ebola and warned the people to guard against the disease.
Byabashaija also asked the people to adhere to the health regulations set by the government and also to patiently wait for further guidance from authorities amid the lockdown as well as advice from the health experts. Ms. Rosemary Byabasaija on Ebola…
Dr. Paskar Apiyo, a consultant physician, said that the patients were in a bad state and the situation was challenging but the successes achieved were a result of teamwork and cooperation among the medical workers. END.