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Further suspected/confirmed cases of meningitis have been reported in the current outbreak in northwestern Uganda, bringing the total number to 43.
Six new cases have been confirmed in Arua district, bringing the total number to 19. Adjumani district also has six new cases, making a total of 20. New cases have been reported in three sub-counties of Adjumani; Dzaipi, Adropi and Arinyapi and in Pajulu sub-county of Arua.
Health officials have initiated plans for an immunisation campaign.
(Via allAfrica - accessed - 17/02/14)
Uganda is a country at risk of meningococcal meningitis outbreaks and quadrivalent vaccine is available for those considered to be at risk.
