Anthrax victims escape from Bukedea health facility
“Since the anthrax is an airborne disease, as we were busy dressing in our protective gear, on our way out we found the victims had already disappeared," he said.
By Our reporter
Bukedea: Three people confirmed to be suffering from anthrax disease in Aminit Sub County in Bukedea district have disappeared from the health facility before getting treatment.
The three whose particulars were not identical were to undergo anthrax treatment at Kolir Health Centre III in Bukedea district after the screened results were confirmed positive.
Mr. Moses Oluka, the Kolir Health Center III in charge on February 20, 2024, said the victims appeared at the health facility on Monday for treatment, but as the team of doctors was organizing to isolate them, the victims took off.
“Since the anthrax is an airborne disease, as we were busy dressing in our protective gear, on our way out we found the victims had already disappeared,” said Mr. Oluka.
Mr. Oluka also added that the victims seem to have developed fear after an unknown person linked information that they were to be isolated and put on quarantine.
“This now calls for joint teamwork between the community and local leaders,” added Mr. Oluka.
Dr. Emmanuel Odeke Okalany, the Bukedea district health officer (DHO), told this publication that the anthrax disease is manageable as long as the community members cooperate.
He said the disease causes wounds on the human skin.
“This disease is manageable if people accept being isolated and treated,” said Dr. Odeke.
Mr. William Wilberforce Tukei, the Bukedea Resident District Commissioner (RDC), however, appealed to the community to be vigilant and mindful of their lives.
“Currently, Bukedea is under quarantine. My warning to the people: let’s stop the habit of eating borrowed meat from other districts,” said Tukei.
Mr. Tukei also added that his office is going to deploy a team of vigilantes in order to ensure that the victims who disappeared from the health facility are rounded up.
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