Marburg Update 11 suspects test negative for Marburg, Ministry intensifies surveillance Kampala - 7/10/2014 The Ministry of Health informs the public that samples taken from 11 suspected cases have tested negative for the Marburg virus. Results from the Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI) indicate that although the suspects had developed signs and symptoms similar to that of the disease, they did not contract the virus. However, for those who continue to have signs, tests will be run again after three days. Among those who tested negative include; the brother of the deceased, 2 suspects (Health workers) from Mildmay Uganda, 7 from Mpigi Health Center IV and 2 relatives of the deceased who participated in the burial. Currently, there are three suspect cases in isolation. Two of these are admitted at the National Isolation Facility in Entebbe. They were picked from Rubaga Hospital after they showed signs similar to that of a Viral Hemorrhagic Fever and their samples have been taken for analysis at UVRI. They, however, had no contact with the confirmed case. The third suspect, who is admitted at Mpigi Health Center IV isolation Ward, is a seven-year-old child, who is one of the contacts that has been under follow up for the last 3 days. His sample was among those that were tested and was negative. He awaits a re-run of his blood sample after 3 days. The National Taskforce through the field epidemiologists and surveillance officers continues to closely monitor all people who got into contact with this confirmed case. As of today, a total of 99 contacts are under follow up. All the contacts are still in a healthy condition. Ministry of Health with support from Medecins San Frontiers (MSF) and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) have today trained health workers from Mpigi health center IV on infection control The Government once again appeals to the general public to remain alert and observe the following precautions to control the spread of the virus · Reducing the risk of human-to-human transmission in the community arising from direct or close contact with suspected cases. · Gloves and appropriate personal protective equipment should be worn when taking care of ill patients or suspected cases. · Regular hand washing is required after visiting patients in hospital, as well as after taking care of patients at home. Signed, Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng Director General of Health Services
Posted on: Tue, 07 Oct 2014 20:05:02 +0000
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