According to Dr. Mosoka Fallah, the Acting Director of the Science and Innovation Directorate at the Africa Centers for Disease Control (Africa CDC), Uganda initially received 2,160 doses to kick-start the study. Further shipments are expected as researchers work to determine the vaccine’s ability to prevent transmission among high-risk individuals.
“The report from the doctors at the Bugolobi clinic is alarming. The claim that Besigye is simply weak from not eating is misleading. The doctor’s assessment this morning is more concerning, requiring treatment in a better-equipped facility,” Lukwago said.
Dr. Omeke explained that the health team had planned to visit all 78 schools in the district to monitor their compliance with the standard operating procedures (SOPs) for controlling monkeypox. However, he condemned the actions of the four health officers involved, stating that they had used the inspection process as an opportunity for personal gain.
Presiding over the mass, Rev. Fr. Michael Omaria delivered an emotional plea for justice, urging society to uphold moral values. He consoled Apio’s grieving mother, assuring her that God would not ignore her tears.
According to Namayega, at least 100 pieces of condoms are collected from her kiosk’s dispenser every six hours, which, to her, is an indicator of how badly the community needs sexual health services and commodities. She added that from her testing statistics, most new infections are among young girls, especially from the island areas.
