The child is currently receiving treatment at Kitgum General Hospital’s isolation unit. Komakech confirmed that a sample has been collected and will be transported to the Central Public Health Laboratory (CPHL) in Kampala for further confirmation through a Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test.
The event, themed "Running for Health," was initiated by social media influencer Gladys Angeyo, known as Simpo Gladys, who collaborated with local organizations.
Emmanuel Lapyem, the Kitgum LC V Vice chairperson, presented a proposal from the District Executive Committee seeking approval for the district to host South Sudanese refugees. The council granted immediate approval.
The officials are accused of extorting 8,000 and 20,000 Shillings from beneficiaries, claiming the money is for purchasing stationery, and internet data.
Richard Ocitti, the LCI Bongo-Laku ward in Tumangu village told Uganda Radio Network in an interview on Sunday that the suspect lured the minor to his room on Friday while she was playing with her friends.
Charles Oyoo, the Labongo Akwang sub-county chairperson, says the initiative is also intended to improve on income generation among the local farmers which will help to alleviate poverty, enable education of children and healthy living as a result of nutritious feeding.
The Aswa River Region Police Spokesperson Jimmy Patrick Okema says the deceased was suspected to have stolen a motorcycle registration UEJ542T belonging to Patrick Tabu from Pajimo trading centre.
