As Ebola reluctantly makes its exit, a new outbreak known as Buruli Ulcer has emerged in Bong County.
Making the disclosure last Friday at the regular County Health Team meeting, Dr. Azoakoi, the county's Health Officer explained that buruli ulcer is a chronic skin and lenient tissue infection that causes weakness and can lead to permanent deformity and disability.
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