By Barbra Muhindo,
The Ministry of Health has confirmed two new cases of Mapox formerly known as Monkey pox in Kasese district.
Both cases were imported from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and were detected in Kasese District.
Mr. Zephanus Mubingwa, the Kasese Deputy RDC in charge of Busongora County told the press today that the Uganda Virus Research Institute confirmed the presence of the Mpox virus after testing samples taken from the individuals on July 24, 2024 from Bwera Hospital.
Mr. Mubingwa one speaking……
A rapid response team has been deployed to Kasese District to collaborate with local authorities in managing the situation.
According to the World Health Organization, Mpox is characterized by symptoms such as a skin rash or mucosal lesions, fever, headache, muscle aches, back pain, low energy, and swollen lymph nodes.
Mr. Mubingwa two speaking……
Mubingwa, advised the local community to report more suspected cases to health workers for immediate response. END
