An outbreak of the deadly cholera disease in Bundibugyo district has
killed four people leaving over 150 others hospitalized. The epidemic
spread to the district from the neighboring Democratic Republic of
Congo. The four persons died before being taken to hospitals for
medication according to Isaac Bisunga – the district disease
surveillance officer. Bisunga says the epidemic broke out last month but
only to realize it was cholera last week. The most affected areas
include Bundibugyo town council, Nyahuka town council, Kasithu
sub-county, Bukukwanga sub-county, Kisuba sub-county and Bubandi
sub-county. Isolation centers have been established at Bundibugyo
hospital and Nyahuka health center IV according to the disease
surveillance officer.
- RSOE Edis
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