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Public health officials in Uganda's West Nile region have expressed concern about an outbreak of hepatitis B (virus infection) that has caused the deaths of at least 29 people. The officials said the illness is concentrated in the northwestern districts of Moyo and Adjumani and the number of cases appears to be on the rise.
Advice for Travellers
Carriage of the virus in the local population in this country is considered to be high (>8%). Vaccination is sometimes advised; see the Uganda country record for further information.
