Speaking at a Press Conference on Sunday, Dr Herbert Luswata, the Association president revealed that they had written to prisons authorities requesting for a medical report concerning the doctor’s health but also demanding that he is transferred to Mulago National referral hospital for further assessment.
According to East Kyoga Regional Police Commander Damalie Nachuha, Dr. Odongo was driving a white Toyota Hilux (registration number UAJ 660D) from Mbale toward Soroti when he reportedly lost control of his vehicle upon reaching Awoja Bridge
The council led by Michael Mubiru Kayizi, the Quality Assurance Manager in collaboration with the police in Kaberamaido has arrested and produced to court two laboratory technicians accused of practicing medicine without the requisite academic documents.
Major streets in Lira City are now filled with vendors offering various snacks, such as chips, roasted and cooked chicken, chapatti, beans, and other fast foods.
Dr. Amon Bwambale, the district health officer, emphasized the importance of heightened vigilance within the community. He noted that the district has reactivated its surveillance systems and strengthened efforts to engage the community in disease prevention.
On January 30, 2025, the Ministry of Health announced an Ebola Sudan virus outbreak after a 32-year-old male nurse from Mulago National Referral Hospital died.
Emmanuel Businge, the Acting Health Educator for Kiryandongo, told Uganda Radio Network (URN) that five suspected patients have been isolated, and 42 contacts, including relatives of the deceased and those under isolation, have been traced and are being monitored.
