Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Uganda Monitor
Published on 2024-10-17 02:53:10
Health officials have cited the rapid spread of monkeypox (Mpox) disease across the country and limited funding as major challenges in containing the disease.
Uganda, which discovered the first two cases of Mpox on July 24 in Kasese District, has since overtaken Nigeria as the third African country with the highest number of confirmed cases.
In less than three months, the cases have shot up to 104 in the 12 districts of Kampala, Adjumani, Amuru, Kagadi, Kasese, Masindi, Mayuge, Mityana, Mukono, Nakaseke, Wakiso and Nakasongola, with fears that the cases may rise higher.
Uganda Monitor
