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Uganda: 147 admitted from Cholera, 10 dead
 A cholera epidemic has hit Kampala's suburbs with cases counting 147 now in the five divisions of Ugandan capital, Kampala. At least ten people have already been confirmed dead mainly in Kawempe, Makindye and Ugandan capital, Kampala Central divisions due to the deadly waterborne disease. Kawempe division health inspector, David Katwere said cholera was spreading in Bwaise, Kalerwe, Nsooba and other slums due to the tendency to empty latrines in flooding water during the rainy season. "The problem is mainly caused by people who let human waste into water channels. These end up into wells and people's houses," Mr Katwere said. Last month, Cholera broke out in the Ugandan capital killing six people in Kawempe and Makindye divisions. This was after the rainy season started in October, which has seen city suburbs flooded. Posted by: Fred 2006-12-06 |
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