Cholera persistence irks minister

Jun 01, 2004

The persistence of cholera in Kasese district has irked state minister for primary health care Dr Alex Kamugisha.

The persistence of cholera in Kasese district has irked state minister for primary health care Dr Alex Kamugisha.

John Thawite and John Nzinjah report that Kamugisha, who warned that the epidemic would scare away tourists, said cholera was a disease of backwardness.

He was presiding at a graduation ceremony for Kagando School of Nursing on Saturday.

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