Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Desert locusts have invaded Moroto district for the second time destroying several crop gardens in Rupa sub county according to local authorities. The locusts first landed in Abule parish on Saturday and spread to Lolung Parish where they devoured crops and vegetation for two …
Read More »Installation of CCTV cameras in Moroto in progress
Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The installation of Closed Circuit Television Camera’s (CCTV) in strategic spots in Moroto town has aroused excitement amongst residents. Many are optimistic that with the cameras in place, crime rates will drastically reduce especially in urban neighborhoods. Moroto is one of the fastest growing …
Read More »Reformed street children changing lives in Karamoja
Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Reformed street children have become community change agents in Moroto district extending social support to other vulnerable groups thanks to life skills imparted to them during their rehabilitation at Alakara Home Foundation. Up to 29 girls now in upper primary and secondary school have …
Read More »Moroto district to recognise frontline health workers in cholera fight
Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Moroto authorities have announced plans to recognize frontline health workers who played a key role in containing the cholera outbreak in the district that was confirmed in May. At least 458 cases have been treated and discharged from Loputuk treatment center. Moroto Chief Administrative …
Read More »Ministry of health to conduct cholera vaccination drive in Moroto
Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Health and the World Health Organization will next week start mass vaccination against cholera in Moroto district. The campaign is set to kick start on Monday next week. Dr Kenneth Kabali, the WHO consultant and Disease control officer and Head of Karamoja …
Read More »Health Ministry delivers cholera treatment supplies to Moroto as cases hit 300
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Health has delivered drugs and disinfectants worth 12 million Shillings to Moroto as Cholera cases continue to rise in the district. The consignment was delivered to Loputuk health centre III by the National Medical Stores (NMS). According to the in-charge Phillip …
Read More »Health workers in Moroto start community treatment for cholera
Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Health workers in Moroto have embarked on community outreach programs providing treatment for Cholera. Cholera has continued spreading to other parts of Moroto including Municipal Council and Rupa sub county where new cases are being reported. According to records from the District Health Department, …
Read More »Moroto district closes makeshift markets to contain cholera outbreak
Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Health authorities in Moroto district have closed all makeshift markets following the outbreak of cholera. The authorities have also banned the sale of local brew in the area. Cholera was confirmed in Moroto district on May 12 by the acting District Health Officer Charles …
Read More »Cholera cases in Moroto reach 100 mark
Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The number of cholera cases in Moroto district has reached the 100 mark despite several interventions by Ministry of Health and World Health Organization-WHO. On Friday, WHO delivered several items to the district comprising beds, drugs and water purification tablets among others to help combat …
Read More »Moroto district struggling to equip cholera isolation unit
Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Cholera patients admitted to Loputuk Health Center III in Moroto district do not have enough beds. The centre which has up to 22 admitted patients has only six beds and as a result, more than 15 patients are now sleeping on the floor some in …
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