The outbreak of measles in Kibuku District in Bukedi sub-region has sparked fear among the locals and leaders.
The Kibuku District Health Officer (DHO), Dr Godfrey Buyinza, confirmed the outbreak yesterday and said five cases have been confirmed in a space of one week.
“The situation is worrying but we have embarked on massive immunisation and community sensitisation. The most affected age group are children from nine months to five years,” Dr Buyinza said.
He said the district received vaccines from the Ministry of Health for immunisation, which has been rolled out in the entire district.
Daily Monitor learned that the first case of measles was recorded in Kagumu Sub-county in Kabweri County last week.
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