Govt intensifies fight against Tyhpoid as more cases reported

By Vision Reporter

The Ministry of Health and Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) have mounted an aggressive response against the Typhoid outbreak that hit Kampala City and parts of the neighboring districts of Wakiso and Mukono last month.

As of Monday February 23, 2015, a total of 513 cases been reported.

Kisenyi Health Center IV which is the designated treatment center has so far treated 403 of the 513 cases. Investigations are still ongoing, but so far the disease has been isolated from nine of the patients who have been investigated.  The death toll on the outbreak still stands at two people as no more people diagnosed with the disease have died.

The Ministry of Health continues to offer treatment and follow up to all those affected and infected by the disease. The patients have responded positively to the Ceftriaxone and Ciprofloxacin treatment being administered to them, raising hope that the outbreak would be contained into a short time.

Kampala Capital City Authority and Ministry of Health officials have engaged food vendors and juice sellers sensitizing them on better hygiene practices to prevent further spread of the disease. The public is advised to avoid eating cold foods, vegetables, fruits and drink safe water from reliable sources.  

The public is advised to wash your hands with soap and water before as frequently as possible.  Two hotline numbers have been set up to report any suspected cases. These are 0794661095 or 0794661128 in KCCA.

The Ministry of Health calls upon the public, especially those in the central Kampala business area to stay calm as all possible measures are being undertaken to contain the outbreak, a statement issued by the health ministry said.