By Ivan Mugisha
Health authorities in Kitagwenda District have confirmed an outbreak of anthrax after three people tested positive out of ten suspected cases reported.
According to the District Health Officer, Dr. Irene Kahimakazi, the suspected cases were reported at Ntara Health Centre IV on April 2, 2026, after individuals sought treatment for a range of symptoms, stating that they received alerts from the community involving 10 suspected cases who presented with symptoms such as skin ulcers on the hands and legs, headache, general body weakness, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, eschar, and cough.
She revealed that laboratory tests later confirmed three of the cases as anthrax.
