RSOE EDIS: Uganda - Epidemic Hazard - 2010.04.02

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2010-04-02 12:19:40 - Epidemic Hazard - Uganda EDIS CODE: EH-20100402-25564-UGA Date & Time: 2010-04-02 12:19:40 [UTC] Area: Uganda, Central Region, Mityana district, !!! ALERT !!! Not confirmed information! Description: Experts from the Ministry of Health in Kampala are in Mityana district to investigate a strange disease that has reportedly hit the area. The disease that is reported to have symptoms similar to that of Ebola broke out in Mityana north last week. Two people and seven children are reportedly ill suffering from vomiting and diarrhea. The Minister of State for Primary Health Care, James Kakooza says he cannot confirm whether the disease is Ebola until the health experts give the ministry of Health a report. Some of the victims now admitted at Mityana district Hospital say they feel pain all over their body. The name of Hazard: Ebola-like illness Species: Human Status: Suspected Posted:2010-04-02 12:19:40 [UTC] Please DO NOT reply to this message: replies may be treated as errors and result in your subscription being deleted. If you have trouble or other queries, send email to havaria@rsoe.hu RSOE EDIS is operated by the National Association of Radio-Distress Signalling and Infocommunications (RSOE), Budapest, Hungary. Because of the complexity of this system and its dependence on other systems, we cannot be responsible for delays or failures in forwarding or transmission. You're receiving this AlertMail because you subscribed for the service. To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. Contact: havaria@rsoe.hu