First victim was a teacher from Mpumudde Sub County.
Residents
of Lyantonde District are in panic following the death of a primary school on
Saturday November 17, 2012. The deceased Tomasi Kasente Njerejezza died with
Ebola-like symptoms. His death comes a time when the deadly Ebola has broken
out in Luweero district just 30 days after Uganda was declared Ebola free by
the World Health Organization.
The
late Tomasi a teacher and boda-boda
rider (motorcycle taxi) died after a short illness after suffering severe
headache, high fever, stomach pains, diarrhea, intensive bleeding and vomiting
which are some of the symptoms of the deadly Ebola fever. The late Tomasi’s colleagues suspect he
contracted Ebola virus from
Luweero where he was on business
few days before his death.
Dr.
Steven Kagaaya who led a team of health experts said none of the family members
were allowed to touch the deceased’s body because they lacked protective gear
like gloves and masks. Blood samples were taken from the deceased and taken
Uganda’s virus institute to confirm if it was Ebola. However, relatives and neighbors
of the deceased are being monitored for any Ebola symptoms. Dr. Steven said
that equipment like gloves, sprays and masks for medical workers have already
run out yet relatives and medical workers can not come close to suspected patients
with out protective gear.
Last
evening, Uganda’s NTV also reported
of the emergence of the Ebola fever in Lyantonde. We are in touch with medical
staff at Lyantonde Hospital and we will keep our readers updated.
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