Buliisa registers suspected Mpox cases, Pader case tests negative
As of September 2, Uganda had reported 10 confirmed mpox cases.
Buliisa: Health officials in Buliisa district have isolated three patients who have represented Mpox disease signs and symptoms.
This comes after six patients from the community members within the district who reported with suspected signs and symptoms of the disease.
Robert Mugabe, the Buliisa District Health Educator, confirmed the suspected cases, noting that of the six suspected cases who presented signs of monkeypox illness, samples were picked from three who were examined and tested negative.
Mugabe adds that, for the remaining three patients, their samples were also examined pending for results to be released. ‘’The samples of three patients have also been picked and taken to the Uganda Virus Research Institute, and we are waiting for results.’’
However, the health expert asked the general public to be vigilant and report any person with illness signs related to monkeypox.
In relation to the above, a sample taken from a boy suspected of having Mpox, a disease reported in Pader District last week, has tested negative.
This revelation was made by Hon. Ocen Justine, Pader District Secretary for Health and Vice Chairperson, during an interview with Mighty Fire FM.
According to Hon. Justine, the sample, which was taken from the young boy at Pajule Health Center IV, was tested by the Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI). The results, released on Monday morning, confirmed that the boy does not have Mpox.
He added that the boy’s condition has since improved, and he is expected to be discharged from the health facility soon.
Hon. Justine also urged the public to remain calm and vigilant, assuring them there is no need for panic.
Last week, the boy was initially seen at Oryang Health Center II in Pajule Subcounty before being referred to Pajule Health Center IV with suspected symptoms of Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox.
Mpox is a viral illness characterized by symptoms such as fever, headache, rash, and respiratory issues.
As of September 2, Uganda had reported 10 confirmed mpox cases. Of these, seven were reported outside Kasese, which is the area bordering the DRC where three cases have been reported overall (including the first two cases reported in Uganda).
Story filed by Pascal Onega and Robinson Onencan
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