Disease Outbreak News

2000 - Uganda

31 October 2000

Description of the situation

31 October 2000

Disease Outbreak Reported

As of 31 October the Ugandan Ministry of Health has reported cumulative figures of 239 cases, including 75 deaths.

A logistician from the International Rescue Committee will be joining the task force in Gulu district.  He will be assisting the Ugandan District Medical Office with the management of supplies and general transport, as well as with the deployment of people and teams in the task force.