Summary:
- Out of the total cases, Kabale District has the highest number, with 13 cases recorded. Kanungu District has registered 8 cases, while Rukungiri District has reported 1 case.
RUKUNGIRI: The Kigezi Sub-Region has reported 22 cases of Mpox, according to the Ministry of Health. Henry Kunya, an epidemiologist from the ministry, revealed the statistics during a workshop for health workers in Rukungiri District on Thursday.
Out of the total cases, Kabale District has the highest number, with 13 cases recorded. Kanungu District has registered 8 cases, while Rukungiri District has reported 1 case.
Kunya noted that the majority of infections have been observed among individuals aged 18–29 and 30–39, particularly in urban centers. He warned that people with pre-existing conditions such as HIV, cancer, and hypertension are at a higher risk due to their weakened immunity.
“The virus poses a significant danger to individuals with compromised immunity. We urge the public to stay vigilant and adhere to preventive measures,” Kunya stated.
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Alban Natukunda, the Rukungiri District Health Educator, disclosed that following the confirmation of an Mpox case in the district two weeks ago, efforts are underway to contain the disease. He urged residents to report suspected cases to Village Health Teams (VHTs) or the nearest health facilities to curb the spread.
Natukunda emphasized the importance of adhering to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), which include avoiding handshakes, washing hands frequently, maintaining social distance, and wearing face masks in public spaces.
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Currently, Uganda has recorded a total of 2,200 Mpox cases and 13 deaths.
