Cholera outbreak, Kasensero Town council, Kyotera District: 8th- 17th May 2024
Author and institutional affiliation: Annet Mary Namusisi, Uganda Public Health Fellowship Program, Uganda National Institute of Public Health, Kampala. Correspondence: Tel: 256785859760, Email: annetnamusisi@uniph.go.ug
The outbreak was confirmed on 26th April 2024 by the Ministry of Health, and the investigation occurred during 8th to 17th May 2024 where 64 suspected,18 confirmed and 2 deaths were registered.
The outbreak was caused by drinking contaminated water from Lake Victoria, that was contaminated by human fecal matter washed down into the lake, following flooding along the lake shores.
Recommendations included; consumption of safe drinking water after chlorination or boiling and proper disposal of human waste in recommended pit latrines.
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