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Nov 30, 2008

<b>Health centres need drugs</b><br>BUGIRI - Most health centres in the district have been hit by an acute shortage of drugs.

Health centres need drugs
BUGIRI - Most health centres in the district have been hit by an acute shortage of drugs. The health officer, Dr. Stephen Kirya, said the shortage was affecting delivery of health services. Kirya was recently briefing the parliamentary committee on food security, which visited health centres in Buluguyi, Buhemba and Bulidha. The committee expressed concern about the inadequate supply of beds in the wards.

Swine fever breaks out

KAPCHORWA - Over 100 pigs have died of African swine fever. The veterinary officer, Dr. Nelson Yesho, said 5,000 pigs could die if the disease, that struck Sipi and Kamoko sub-counties is not contained. “The disease came through the neighbouring district of Sironko. There has been a quarantine put in place to check the pig movement,” Yesho said. He called upon the residents to abide by animal health regulations to help contain the disease.

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