Health Alerts

After two epidemiologically-linked cases of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) were reported in a refugee camp in the western district of Kikuube late last month, inter-agency response measures were quickly put in place. Close contacts have been placed in isolation pending the results of more tests. The Crimean-Congo virus is known to be present in Uganda’s livestock and wild animals, so animal health and veterinary authorities are closely involved in the response. Read More