Kampala — A GOVERNMENT health unit in Nakasongola was last week closed over allegations of witchcraft.

Nakayonza Health Centre Grade Three was closed after patients allegedly died of witchcraft. The unit is located in Lwabyata sub-county.

Nakasongola assistant chief administrative officer Lawrence Wadada said, "The in-charge reported to me that the health unit had closed because of witchcraft."

The closure of the health unit comes two weeks after Sasira Primary School in Wabinyonyi sub-county closed due to allegations of witchcraft.

Wadada said the health unit in-charge got scared after some of the patients died suddenly from suspected witchcraft cases.

He said they were forced to send away patients before closing the centre. Ends