Florence Nakaayi
7 October 2008
Kampala — FORTY cases of cholera have so far been reported in Kinawataka, a Kampala suburb since the disease break out last month.
Dr. Joseph Senzoga yesterday said eight victims were undergoing treatment at the Mulago Hospital cholera isolation camp.
"We have not registered any death at the camp. We have experts who work very hard to ensure patients' health improves," he said.
Senzoga said they hope to contain the situation within the next few weeks, adding that the residents now had clean water and the communal toilet was free.
Previously, residents drew water from a shallow well in a swamp. Also one had to pay sh100 per visit to the communal toilet.
Three people, including a five-year-old child, died at the beginning of September, while the fourth victim died at the end of the month.
Cholera usually hits the city suburbs during rainy seasons. The most prone areas are Kawempe, Kisenyi, Kamwokya and Kalerwe.
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