Minister of Health Christine Andoa
Following the Ebola outbreak in the western district of Kibaale killing 14 people leaving over 11 in hospital, the health minister, Christine Andoa confirms that government has taken necessary measures to contain the disease from spreading further to other areas.
According to Andoa, over 34 medical officers who dealt with the various case both in Kibaale and Mulago are under close supervision with all of them now not allowed to work noting that since the death of the 14 victims, no more deaths have been registered.
The global health representative to Uganda, Dr. Joaquim Saweka confirms that there was no Congolese national among those affected with the disease adding that they are working round the clock to have the situation phased out completely.
Meanwhile, isolation centers have been set up in Kagadi and Mulago hospitals to handle all cases. http://www.ugpulse.com/uganda-news/health/minister-of-health-assures-public-on-ebola-fever/26500.aspx
