The Uganda Virus Research institute has released medical results confirming that the strange disease that has affected the people of Hoima district is measles.
Last week the ministry of health took samples to the research institute to establish whether the disease that has so far claimed is killing people in Hoima district measles.
The Hoima district health inspector Fredrick Byenume says victims develop red eyes, general body skin rash, cough, diahorrea, vomiting and a running nose but did not have the exact diagnosis to prove the disease.
Speaking to the journalist after receiving the results, the ministry’s public relations officer Lukia Nakamatte said they have intensified treatment to ensure that the disease does not spread to other parts of the country.
Nakamatte adds that they continue to trace for patients with symptoms and subject them timely medication...
