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Since the beginning of 2012, a cumulative total of 3111 cholera cases with 76 deaths have been reported from 13 districts of Uganda according to the Ministry of Health (MoH). Recent epidemiological analysis indicates that interventions are not achieving effective control, with new cases being reported and new areas being affected. Affected districts include:
Mbale, Bududa, Sironko, and Manafwa in eastern Uganda; Hoima, Buliisa, Kibaale, Masindi, Nebbi, Zombo, and Nwoya in the Albertine Rift in western and north-western Uganda; and Kasese and Bundibuyo in western Uganda.
The majority of new cases were reported from Hoima, Kibaale, Nebbi and Buliisa. The affected areas in these districts are fishing villages located along Lake Albert that are densely populated but with no access to safe water and sanitation facilities. According to MoH, all affected districts have received case management supplies and visits from MoH technical teams to support response effort.
(Via ReliefWeb - accessed 30/05/12)
Advice for Travellers
Travellers to outbreak areas who will be mixing closely with the local population and cannot ensure safe drinking water can be immunised against cholera. A high standard of food, water and personal hygiene should also be maintained.
