By Editorial,
Kabale district has been put on high alert following an outbreak of deadly rabies.
The officials are calling for vigilance among members of the public following the confirmed presence of deadly rabies disease in the area.
The disease has so far claimed the life of a primary two pupil at Kibuga primary school in Kibuga sub-county.
Angel Amanyabyona who died last week was trekking to his grandparents’ home in the same area and was bitten by a stray dog. He was later taken to Kabale Regional Referral Hospital but died.
Dr. Gilbert Mateeka, Kabale District Health Officer revealed yesterday that investigations indicate that the victim was bitten by a dog two months ago but delayed to seek medical attention. Dr. Mateeka speaking….
Mateeka however says that by the time the child died, he had already bitten his mother who is also now admitted at Kabale regional referral hospital with rabies. END.
