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Thursday, November 1, 2012

WHO sends experts to help Uganda stop the spread of Marbug Haemorrhagic fever


WHO sends experts to help Uganda stop the spread of Marbug Haemorrhagic fever


Concerted efforts are underway in Uganda to control the outbreak of the Marbug Haemorrhagic fever.
The first case of the deadly viral case was reported on October 19 in Kabale district of south western Uganda.
To date the at least 20 cases have been reported in at least five districts including the capital Kampala.
Dr Joachim Saweka WHO representative in Uganda gave UN radio's Patrick Maigua the latest regarding the outbreak.