Uganda: Crimean Fever Confirmed At Mulago

21 August 2013

THE ministry of health has confirmed that the Congo Crimean haemorrhagic fever has claimed the life of one female aged 27. The deceased was admitted at Mulago Hospital. Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng, the director general of health services, said the patient was admitted on August 16 with severe anaemia, vomiting, headaches and inter-menstrual bleeding.

In an official statement, Aceng said the ministry would intensify its response to the disease. The statement said this is the first confirmed death since the outbreak of the disease was announced on August 16. After confirmation of the disease in Kampala, Mulago Hospital has reopened its isolation facility to admit suspected cases in and around Kampala.

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