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An outbreak of cholera has been reported from Hoima district in the southwest of the country. The outbreak follows flooding caused by El Nino rains which resulted in contamination of potable water from flooded latrines.
The number of cases is not mentioned in this media report, however, 130 individuals are receiving hospital treatment and 6 related deaths have been recorded.
(Via Video News - accessed 28/10/15)
Cholera is a low risk for most 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 precautions and personal hygiene should be maintained whenever possible.
