Cholera Outbreak in Six Uganda Villages

A cholera outbreak has hit six villages in Dei parish in Nebbi district according to Uganda Red Cross.

Uganda: Cholera Hits Six Villages in Nebbi District

New Vision, 30 January 2013

A cholera epidemic has hit six villages in Dei parish, Panyimur sub-county in Nebbi district. According to the Uganda Red Cross (URC) the epidemic attacked the area this month. read more »

A young cholera victim receives treatment (file photo).

Uganda: Arua School Closed Over Cholera

New Vision, 26 November 2012

The authorities in Arua municipality have closed Hope Kebir primary school before following a cholera outbreak in the area. read more »
Uganda: Red Cross Acquires New Rescue Boat

The Independent, 20 December 2012

As part of its disaster preparedness plans, Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS) has acquired a new engine boat to strengthen its emergency rescue services on Ssesse Islands. read more »
Uganda: CNOOC Uganda Donates Sh85 Million in Drugs to Treat Cholera

New Vision, 18 June 2012

RESIDENTS of Ntoroko district in the oil-rich Lake Albert basin have received drugs worth sh85m to treat Cholera. read more »
Uganda: Cholera Death Toll Reach 17 in Nebbi

New Vision, 29 May 2012

Two people have been confirmed dead and 56 others admitted atNebbi hospital following the fresh outbreak of cholera disease in Nebbi district. read more »
Uganda: Cholera Kills Eight in Nebbi

New Vision, 1 April 2012

At least eight people have been confirmed dead and over 150 others admitted in various health units following the outbreak of cholera in Nebbi district. read more »

InFocus

Uganda: 280 Cholera Cases Registered

The upsurge of cholera in several districts has been attributed to lack of clean water and proper sanitation facilities. Read more »
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