Uganda Health News: Uganda to hold second round of polio immunization
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First published: 20091027 6:33:09 AM EST
Ultimate Media
Since the reoccurrence of the wild polio virus in Uganda in February 2009 thirty eight cases have been confirmed in different parts of the country especially in Pader and Amuru. The Ministry of Health has today told journalists in Kampala that the outbreaks of polio in Sudan, Kenya and Democratic Republic of Congo continue to pose a threat of further importations of polio in Uganda.
The Director General of Health Services, Dr. Sam Zaramba says in order to interrupt transmission; the Ministry of Health in collaboration with partners is going to conduct another round of polio immunization in Uganda, especially at the districts which are near Kenya, DR. Congo and Sudan.
Some of these districts are Gulu, Amuru, Abim, Adjumani, Pader, Kitgum, Kaabong, Kotido, Moroto, Masindi, Moyo, and Nakapiripiriti among others.
Zaramba has urged the caretakers, parents and guardians in the districts where the second round of polio immunization will take place to respond positively towards the exercise.
He says the immunization exercise will take place from October 31st to November 3rd, 2009.
Zaramba has also asked parents to report to health centres cases of children who suddenly develop weakness in their arms or legs.
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