Cholera outbreak was officially confirmed on 25 July, 2023 after 3 samples turned positive for cholera in Uganda. The four samples were collected from suspected cholera cases from Sigulu Islands, Namayingo district. Cumulatively, 65 cases of cholera (Kayunga (48), Namayingo (17) with 9 deaths have been reported as of 16 August 2023.
Uganda is a landlocked country in East Africa whose diverse landscape encompasses the snow-capped Rwenzori Mountains and immense Lake Victoria. Its abundant wildlife includes chimpanzees as well as rare birds. Remote Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is a renowned mountain gorilla sanctuary. Murchison Falls National Park in the northwest is known for its 43m-tall waterfall and wildlife such as hippos. ― Google
Capital: Kampala
Dialing code: +256
President: Yoweri Museveni
Currency: Ugandan shilling
Population: 45.74 million (2020) World Bank
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Zone: AFRICA
Agency: (WHO)
Source:
EP-2023-000161-UGA
Posted: :
31/Aug/2023
Updated: :
31 Aug 2023
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2023
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65 Affected Persons
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