EDITORIAL
Health authorities in Kitagwenda District have raised concern over a sharp rise in suspected anthrax cases, with numbers doubling from 10 to 20 within just one week.
The Acting District Health Officer, Irene Kahimakazi, says the situation is worrying and is urging residents to strictly follow public health guidelines as efforts to contain a possible outbreak intensify.
Samples from the suspected cases have been collected and sent to reference laboratories for confirmation.
District teams, with support from Fort Portal Regional Referral Hospital, are currently on the ground conducting surveillance and community sensitization.
Meanwhile, Deputy Resident District Commissioner Benjamin Tumusiime has called for immediate preventive action, including restricting livestock movement and suspending the slaughter and consumption of meat.
Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely, and residents are advised to report any suspected symptoms in humans or animals to the nearest health facility without delay.